Parmesan

You can't have a great Caesar Salad without a great Caesar dressing. Oh, look: Here's one!

These one-ingredient lacy cheese crackers are more impressive than any cheese board.

Chef Nate Hamilton at Harvest in Madison, WI, says: “Sometimes I sit and watch baseball and eat pistachios out of the can, but they’re better as a topper for pasta.”

Olive oil–enriched mashed potatoes enclose a layer of zesty braised kale in this savory cake, which then gets topped with crispy breadcrumbs.

A recipe for dates and Parmesan in a relish over roasted squash? Don't knock it till you try it.

This mushroom risotto recipe is made even better with shredded turkey leftovers.

Adapted from The River Cafe Classic Italian Cookbook by Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers, and Michael Joseph. Copyright Rose Gray 2009.

This comforting pudding from chef Andrea Reusing has the best of both worlds: a slightly wiggly center and a browned, crisped top.

Not only is this entire Parmesan chicken recipe in one pan—it comes with a built-in side dish of roasted romaine. Skeptical about roasted greens? Try it, and you'll be a convert.

A creamy eggplant spread tops this lavash recipe—and oh, did we mention the Parmesan cheese?

They may look and feel like sugary beignets, but these savory creations utilize any green in the fridge to make a fluffy appetizer you'll crave.