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Cheese delights

There are few things more delicious, or versatile than creamy, oozy cheese.
baked brie recipe

From rich, fluffy ricotta cakes and tarts, to melting brie cheese fondues and salty baked feta, we have pulled together our favourite sweet and savoury cheese recipes for your enjoyment. There’s the classic pizza and pasta dishes, as well as fun cheesy creations like our pikelets and chocolate mousse. So invite your friends over, bring out the wine, and indulge in the world’s best comfort food.

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Fabulous feta recipes

Fabulous feta recipes

This salty, creamy cheese can be a wonderful addition to many dishes, bringing a unique flavour and texture. From salads and frittatas, to pizza and bakes, this collection of feta recipes is perfect for lunch, dinner or snacktime.

quinoa salad with haloumi and pomegranate

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Vegetarian haloumi recipes

Vegetarian haloumi recipes

What did the cheese say when it saw itself in the mirror? Halou-mi!

Rainbow chard and ricotta dumplings

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Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings

Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings

These tasty cloud-like dumplings swimming in tomato sauce are guaranteed to impress.

baked brie recipe

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Baked brie with pine nut dukkah

Baked brie with pine nut dukkah

As it bakes, the creamy centre of this brie becomes infused with garlic. Topped with pomegranate molasses and pine nut dukkah, this molten cheese is a delight for the senses.

ricotta, blueberry and polenta cake

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Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake

Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake

A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.

Flourless chocolate cake

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Gluten-free New York cheesecake

New York cheesecake is known for its creamy, satiny texture. It’s rich, dense and tall with a flat top – and this one is gluten-free for everyone to enjoy.

quinoa and seed cheese damper

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Quinoa and seed cheese damper

Quinoa and seed cheese damper

This crusty bread is delicious whether served as the ideal side for your favourite soup or on its own with butter and golden syrup.

Bacon and cheese omelette

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Bacon and cheese omelette

Bacon and cheese omelette

Bacon, eggs and cheese – it’s a classic combo for good reason.

ricotta and capsicum bake

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Ricotta and capsicum bake

Ricotta and capsicum bake

gnocchi quattro formaggio

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Gnocchi quattro formaggi

Gnocchi quattro formaggi

Once you know how to make potato gnocchi you’ll enjoy all kinds of pasta sauces – but nothing beats this classic four cheese sauce. Delicious!

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Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives

Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives

Looking for tasty vegetarian dinner ideas? Try this baked feta dish! With sweet roasted garlic, flavoursome chilli and salty olives, this is great to serve as a starter, finger food or light snack.

ricotta stuffed mushrooms

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Baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom

Breakfast worth waking up for – this hearty baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom is quick, easy, and so delicious. It’s also a great low calorie option for those wanting to stay on track with their health goals.

Caramelised leek and brie tartlets

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Caramelised leek and brie tartlets

Caramelised leek and brie tartlets

Simple and satisfying bite-sized tarts featuring creamy brie and the sweetness of caramelised leek.

chocolate mousse

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Dark chocolate & ricotta mousse

Dark chocolate & ricotta mousse

The best thing about this chocolate mousse is that it can be served the minute it is made. If you do wish to make it a day ahead, refrigerate, covered, then bring to room temperature before serving. You could also top each serving with cherries.

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Buttermilk mac ‘n’ cheese

Buttermilk mac ‘n’ cheese

This classic dish is delicious served with a leafy green salad.

raspberry ricotta cheesecake

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Raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake

Indulge in this delightfully fresh and sweet raspberry and strawberry ricotta cheesecake; enjoy a slice for morning or afternoon tea!

asparagus and goat's cheese party pizzas

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Asparagus and goat’s cheese party pizzas

Asparagus and goat’s cheese party pizzas

Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

cheese, tomato and olive bread pudding

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Cheese, tomato and olive bread pudding

Cheese, tomato and olive bread pudding

Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts

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Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts

Asparagus, cheese and tomato tarts

Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.

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New York cheesecake

New York cheesecake

When it comes to cheesecake, we prefer to stick to the classics. This is the original, and still the best version of this gooey dessert.

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Creamy four-cheese penne

Warm, creamy and hearty, this tasty four-cheese penne dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a family dinner on a cooler evening.

omelette recipes

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Goat’s cheese, mushroom and tomato omelettes

Goat’s cheese, mushroom and tomato omelettes

It’s hard to eat poorly when you’ve got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there’s little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.

goat's cheese and onion tart

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Goat’s cheese and onion tart

Goat’s cheese and onion tart

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