Bubbling away in a fondue pot, oozing out of an omelette or crisply topping a hearty gratin, there’s no getting away from it, we love cheese. Choosing our favourite cheesy recipes was no mean feat, but resisting them should prove pretty difficult too. Nigel Slater’s tasty Taleggio-topped tart is hard to beat, as are Delia Smith’s delish goat’s cheese soufflés. We’ve also got crowd-pleasing cheesy bites for informal parties, a Swiss cheese-packed fondue for retro days and Tamasin Day Lewis’ smart salad of blue cheese, rocket and pear.
Serve these tasty snacks warm from the oven for a really delicious party nibble - they're popular with adults as well as children...
Sophie Grigson's delightfully crisp, cheesey litle biscuits prove that going to seed can sometimes be a delicious thing to do!
Sophie Grigson's glorious Swiss-style fondue makes fabulous trouble-free food for friends. It's easy, cheesy and sure to pleasey!
For a quick and easy meal try Sophie Grigson's recipe for a cheese and chive-flavoured omelette
Nigel Slater makes a large, thin onion tart - perfect for entertaining lots of people
This fishy dish is simplicity itself to cook but tastes delicious
From Tamasin Day-Lewis, a hearty gratin of pasta quills, roasted vegetables, ham, anchovies and golden bubbling cheese
From Tamasin Day-Lewis, an appetising salad of peppery leaves, pears, blue cheese and toasted sesame seeds
Try making these squares of cheese-topped pastry in advance and storing them in the freezer - they're great as a festive snack...
A classic recipe served in a new way - these crostini are made using French bread, and can be prepared well in advance
