Parmesan cheese recipes
We’re not talking about a polite grating here, we’re talking proper amounts of parmesan, where the cheese is an unmissable part of a recipe, or used as a main ingredient itself. Either way, these recipes provide ideas to use up lots.
And it’s probably a more versatile cheese than you realise, bringing its tang to everything from dips to pastry crusts, as well as pastas and pestos. You could even try making parmesan tacos.
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Easy dinner party mains
Orzo carbonara
It won’t please any Italians, but stirring carbonara through orzo instead of the more usual spaghetti creates an unparalleled creaminess.
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Steak recipes
Bavette caesar salad
Take iconic caesar salad to the next level, with slices of juicy bavette steak, a parmesan-rich dressing and garlicky parmesan croutons.
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Christmas starter recipes
Parmesan and paprika custards with quince toast
With parmesan, smoky paprika and fruity quince paste soldiers for dipping, these savoury set custards provide a simple make-ahead starter.
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Winter pasta recipes
Lasagne sheets with celeriac sauce, olive tapenade and egg yolk
Sheets of pasta don’t just have to become lasagne! In Liguria, they’re traditionally served tossed in pesto, but they’re great with any creamy, rich sauce.
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30-minute meal recipes
Pork schnitzel sandwiches with parmesan mayo
Take crisp, golden pork schnitzel, sprinkle with parmesan, then slather with parmesan mayo and stuff into ciabatta. Sandwich heaven!
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Savoury bread recipes
Cacio e pepe stuffed rolls
Edd Kimber's seriously cheesy bread rolls are inspired by his favourite pasta dish, cacio e pepe, a classic of Roman cuisine.
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15-minute meal recipes
‘Carbonara’ scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs are usually the last thing you want when making carbonara. Here, however, the flavours transform into an indulgent breakfast.
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Crab recipes
Crab pots with parmesan crisps
Effortless but packed with flavour, this easy crab starter with fancy parmesan crisps can be made entirely in advance in just 15 minutes.
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Recipes that make the most of butter
Parmesan, basil and pine nut butter
Pep up a chicken sandwich with umami-rich parmesan butter with pine nuts and basil. Try this versatile butter on toast or stirred into dips.
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Chicken breast recipes
Parmigiana-stuffed chicken supremes
Turn chicken Parmigiana inside-out for an incredible meal for two with all the crunch, squidge, richness and tang you could ever ask for.
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Aubergine recipes
Hasselback aubergine parmigiana
This hasselback aubergine parmigiana is delicious twist on a classic Italian dish. Crisp aubergine slices are baked in a rich tomato sauce.
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Aubergine recipes
Aubergine parmigiana sandwich
This aubergine parmigiana sandwich is a main meal in its own right, perfect to nurse a hangover or just to use up that second day parmigiana.
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Lasagne recipes
One-pan vegetable lasagne
Donal Skehan's incredible one-pan vegetable lasagne ticks all the right boxes and can be made in a pan, instead of in the oven, in just 30 minutes.Â
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Lasagne recipes
Ultimate lasagne
How to take lasagne taken to the next level? The secret is in the detail. Follow our fail-safe recipe to perfect the classic Italian comfort dish.
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Cannelloni recipes
Cannelloni filled with swiss chard
A crowdpleaser of a dish for any day of the week, Gennaro Contaldo's cannelloni filled with swiss chard sings comfort and is perfect for cosy nights in.
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Gratin recipes
Fennel, taleggio, potato, parmesan and thyme gratin
You're never going to stray far wrong with a fennel gratin. This one's made with punchy taleggio, parmesan and thyme so it's a real treat.
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