Cheddar cheese & shallot pie with fennel seed pastry

A hearty pie with a mustard and fennel crust, this makes a stunning veggie centrepiece for everyday or entertaining

Cauli cheese macaroni

Combining two comfort food favourites, mac 'n' cheese and cauliflower cheese, this is a new classic in the making!

Griddled leeks & goat’s cheese

A simple but attractive way to serve leeks, in long lengths with crumbled goat's cheese and a drizzle of balsamic, increase the quantities for a great dinner party side dish

Vegan cashew cream cheese

Nothing beats a herby cream cheese. Have this dairy-free spread on toast or stir it into a pasta dish, our vegan version is easy to make and there's no cooking involved

Iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese dressing

A crisp salad with tangy blue cheese dressing, crumbled cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts – a great accompaniment to steak

Melty cheese & potato pie

Drawing from the apres-ski classic tartiflette, this indulgent pie transforms into a cheesy fondue with creamy sliced potatoes and crisp puff pastry 

Really easy cheese fondue

This easy, indulgent cheddar and Gruyère fondue has a splash of white wine and kirsch for a super simple treat to share with friends

Butternut squash & sage macaroni cheese

Mac ’n’ cheese sliders

Feed a crowd at a party or buffet with these American-themed canapés of crispy squares of macaroni cheese, sandwiched in mini bread rolls

Potato cakes with smoked salmon & cream cheese

Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés – simply slice into squares and serve

Roast roots with goat’s cheese & spinach

This easy, one-tray vegetarian lunch is packed with naturally sweet vegetables to help keep sugar-cravings at bay

Comté cheese soufflé

Raymond Blanc's recipe for this sumptuous dinner party starter, with a luxurious cheesy sauce, is guaranteed to impress – use gruyère or emmenthal cheese, if you prefer