Christmas leftover toasties

Take the Boxing Day sandwich to greater heights with this toastie made from leftovers. Indulgent and luxurious, the recipe makes a lip-smacking lunch for two

Smoked haddock and leek chowder with cheddar dumplings

Swap the haddock for any smoked white fish, or use oily fish, such as salmon or trout in this chowder. It’s topped with moreish cheddar dumplings

Kimchi & sesame spinach with mature cheddar crêpes

Do something different on Shrove Tuesday — our kimchi, cheese and spinach filling packs a real punch

Sausage & fennel gnocchi bake

Throw together sausages, gnocchi, fennel, garlic, cream and parmesan to make this easy bake. It’s a flavour-packed and hearty low-cost dinner for two

Pumpkin fondue bowl

Use a leftover Halloween pumpkin for this if it’s still fresh, then bake with cheese and serve with sides for dipping.

Bourekas

Make these golden pastries as part of a Jewish holiday feast. This version is filled with a mixture of three cheeses.

Labneh

Make the easiest homemade cheese in minutes. It’s a common addition to meze platters as a dip

Kipper pâté

Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these kipper pâté canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd at Christmas

Pomegranate & sumac baked feta

Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet

Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you like

Potato crust quiche

Try this innovative way to use potatoes – as a stand-in for a pastry case for a quiche with a cheese and bacon filling. Serve with a green salad on the side

Zesty Christmas sprout salad

Serve this salad at a Christmas buffet. With pomegranate seeds and festive colours, it will offset platters of meat and cheese