20 recipes

Milanesa Napolitana
Milanesa Napolitana combines a crisp, golden beef cutlet with bright tomato sauce, savory ham, and a blanket of melted mozzarella. It is hearty, comforting, and deeply satisfying, with crunchy edges and a rich, cheesy finish.

Provoleta
Provoleta is a sizzling, golden-crusted wheel of provolone cheese seasoned simply with oregano and chilli flakes. The outside turns browned and slightly crisp while the centre becomes soft, stretchy, and richly savoury—perfect for scooping up with warm bread.

Papa a la Huancaína
Tender slices of potato are covered in a silky, mildly spicy huancaína sauce made with aji amarillo, queso fresco, milk, and crackers. Finished with lettuce, egg, and olives, it is creamy, bright, and comforting with a gentle chili warmth.

Ayib Salad
Ayib Salad is cool, tangy, and gently fiery, with soft crumbled fresh cheese tossed with juicy tomatoes, onion, herbs, and chillies. It comes together in minutes and delivers a bright, refreshing contrast to hearty Ethiopian meals.

Käsespätzle
Käsespätzle is a rich, comforting skillet of tender handmade egg noodles bound with melted Emmental and crowned with sweet crispy onions. The result is savory, buttery, and deeply satisfying, with a gentle hint of nutmeg and a stretchy cheese pull in every bite.

Mac and Cheese
This baked mac and cheese is creamy, deeply savoury, and finished with a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust. A blend of cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan gives it a rich, balanced flavour that feels indulgent while still being straightforward enough for beginner cooks.

Vareniki
These vareniki are tender boiled dumplings with a soft, savory filling of buttery potato and mild fresh cheese. Topped with sweet golden onion, cool sour cream, and dill, they are comforting, rich, and deeply satisfying without being heavy.

Knafeh
This classic knafeh is a contrast of textures: a deeply golden, buttery crust of crisp kataifi wrapped around warm, stretchy cheese. Fragrant rose and orange blossom syrup soaks into the pastry, while pistachios add a final nutty crunch.

Bibingka
Bibingka is a soft, lightly springy coconut rice cake with a delicate sweetness and a rich buttery finish. This small-batch version has the classic contrast of savory salted egg and melty cheese on top, with a subtle banana-leaf aroma if lined traditionally.

Puto
These soft, lightly sweet steamed rice cakes are tender, fluffy, and moist, with a delicate vanilla aroma. Finished with buttery tops and salty cheddar, they strike the classic Filipino balance of comforting sweetness and savory richness.

Queijadinha
Queijadinha is a small, rich coconut tart with a lightly crisp, caramelised top and a soft, moist centre. The combination of sweet coconut and savoury cheese creates a distinctly Brazilian treat that is simple, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying.

Soufflé au Fromage
Light yet richly savoury, this soufflé rises into a golden dome with a tender, airy interior scented with Gruyère, parmesan, mustard, and a hint of cayenne. It is dramatic straight from the oven, with crisp edges and a soft, molten centre.

Sigara Boregi
These crisp, golden filo rolls have a delicately flaky shell and a savory, salty filling of feta and fresh parsley. They are quick to make, deeply satisfying, and especially delicious served hot when the pastry is at its crunchiest.

Provolone al Forno
This dish comes out of the oven bubbling and fragrant, with stretchy provolone surrounded by sweet-tart roasted cherry tomatoes and briny black olives. Oregano, chili, and olive oil give it the unmistakable flavor of southern Italy, while crusty bread turns every molten bite into the perfect scoop.

Quesadillas con Frijoles Negros y Guacamole
These quesadillas are crisp on the outside and packed with gooey melted cheese, warmly spiced black beans, and a fresh kick of jalapeno. A quick, creamy guacamole adds cool richness and bright lime flavor, making the dish feel complete with very little effort.

Fruehstuecksbrettchen
This Fruehstuecksbrettchen is a simple, satisfying German breakfast board with buttered rye bread, sliced gouda, ham, salami, crisp radishes, cucumber, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. It is fresh, savory, and beautifully balanced, with warm yolk against cool charcuterie and crunchy vegetables.

Peynirli Borek
Peynirli Borek is a flaky, golden baked pastry with delicate crisp layers wrapped around a savory filling of white cheese and fresh parsley. The top turns deeply bronzed and crackly in the oven, while the center stays tender, rich, and aromatic.

Kanafeh
This kanafeh is crisp and buttery on the outside, with a warm, stretchy cheese center and a glossy floral syrup that soaks into the top. Pistachios add color and a delicate crunch, making it rich, fragrant, and best eaten straight from the oven.

Zucchini Pesto Lasagne
This zucchini pesto lasagne is everything you want from a cozy baked pasta, vibrant, creamy, and beautifully golden on top. The courgette and basil pesto brings a fresh green richness, while ricotta and mozzarella make every slice soft, luscious, and very hard to resist.

Polenta Taragna
Polenta Taragna is a deeply comforting northern Italian dish of cornmeal and buckwheat cooked into a rustic, earthy polenta, then enriched with butter and melting Taleggio. The result is creamy, elastic, and intensely savory, with the distinctive nuttiness of buckwheat balancing the rich cheese.