Watercress Salad with Manchego, Membrillo, and Almonds

A simple salad combining the best of Spanish flavors. (By Jessica Battilana)

Asparagus with Sweet Onions, Garbanzo Beans, and Mint

A refreshing spring salad, in honor of asparagus season. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mini Tapenade and Manchego Sandwiches

Simple, quick, and perfect with a tail at your next party. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini

Sweet-salty bites topped with Manchego cheese. (By Dana Williams and Daniel Flores, Bread & Wine, Los Angeles)

Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding

Loaded with herbs and pecorino. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Long, slow baking caramelizes this hard, fuzzy-skinned, astringent pome fruit to russet tenderness. (By Amelia Saltsman)

Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese

Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli

Pasta with cheese and more cheese. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Moroccan Macaroni and Cheese (By kmc )

Blue Cheese Dressing

Yogurt gives tanginess to this refreshing version of a classic. (By Regan Burns)

Zucchini–Pine Nut Muffins

Yogurt and zucchini lend substance to a breakfast or afternoon treat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Jack Cheese and Grits Soufflé

Grits leave the breakfast table in this no-fuss, impressive side. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese

Melty, sweet, and a little sour from the toasty rye bread. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cream Cheese and Chive Scramble with Prosciutto

Creamy eggs tucked into a prosciutto package. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Black Pepper–Manchego Cheese Puffs

Loaded with flavor but light as a feather. (By Aida Mollenkamp)