Cheddar recipes

Do away with pesky slices of bread and bake your cheesy filling into your loaf - serve as thick wedges

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

This simple loaf is easy to make but big on flavour and texture, with mature cheese, grated courgettes, oats and thyme

Yeast extract gives a deep savoury flavour to these tasty pinwheel cheddar cheese scones - perfect for afternoon tea or a simple snack

These rustic homemade bread rolls are best served warm with a steaming bowl of soup

Make sure you use a punchy mature cheese to shine through these savoury scones made with mustard and buttermilk

Jazz up a vegetarian casserole with some spicy North African flavours and hearty cheese dumplings

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen - a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

This freezable soup is a delicious way to use up a glut of courgettes

A meal in a bowl - enjoy it with a gutsy watercress salad and fresh brown bread to make the perfect lunch

Chef Tom Kerridge shares a larger version of a dainty tartlet he serves on his lunch menu at the Hand & Flowers in Marlow

A clever and tasty way to disguise carrots for young ones

Make the most of your garden glut with this simple idea to transform seasonal veg into something everyone will love

Fantastic straight from the oven or served the next day, split and toasted through

This family winter warmer is full of flavour and goodness. Adapt for meat lovers by adding sausages

Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea

A crisp pastry case and a just-set creamy filling, quiche is a good solution to any meal dilemma from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea

You can cook these several hours in advance, then re-bake just before serving

A simple family supper dish which can mostly be prepared ahead

Slow-cooked tender ham, potatoes and shallots are enclosed in cheesy cheddar pastry - invest in a pie plate or tin for a crisp base

Bake these comforting bread rolls in a muffin tin - they're filled with cheddar, bangers, spring onions and garlic butter

Throw a new spin on this comforting classic by blending into a smooth and creamy soup

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney - versatile bites with a professional finish

Use risotto rice with melty cheddar as a topping for this vegetarian cottage pie-style batch bake with aubergines and courgettes