Are you guilty of putting parmesan on anything and everything? There are certainly worse crimes to commit, so we'll provide the ammunition with our top 10 parmesan must-haves here at HQ.
It's comfort food 101 and this moussaka recipe will go down a treat. Cauliflower and cheese make excellent pals in this superb béchamel - talk about nailing the brief!
Moussaka with cauliflower béchamel Source: Jo Anderson
Arguably one of the most popular salads ever, the Caesar combines bacon, cheese, bread and mayo - and this lighter rendition hits all the high notes of the classic, without compromising on flavour (there's also maple bacon thrown into this mix). And don't worry, parmesan definitely makes the cut...
Source: China Squirrel
The soufflé always makes a grand entrance and why not - it's a high flyer. Light but incredibly flavoursome, this three-cheese recipe calls on cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan, along with the Dijon mustard and hint of cayenne.
Three-cheese souffle Source: Alan Benson
Fresh egg pasta filled with roasted pumpkin and parmesan before being coated in a rich burnt butter and sage sauce - you'll be knockin' this one back with extra shavings of parmesan, that we promise you! Get this recipe.
Source: Alan Benson
Turn that risotto fear into a weekly staple, with this rich and super-easy mushroom version. It's ready in 30 minutes? Now we're talking!
Source: China Squirrel
The parmesan adds a wonderfully savoury edge to the coleslaw and the walnut crumb coating. Track down good-quality meat for schnitzel and you'll be in juicy heaven in no time.
Walnut and parmesan crumbed schnitzel with red coleslaw Source: Benito Martin
Cooked in a smoky tomato sauce, these meatballs are made with lamb, beef, haloumi and grated parmesan, which hit all the right salty, rich and cheesy notes.
Lamb and haloumi meatballs Source: Bondi Harvest
A rich, indulgent dish that combines creamy polenta with crispy egg whites and runny yolks. There’s also a crisp salty touch from the capers, a hint of herbaceousness from the sage, and plenty of parmesan to keep you entertained. Get it here.
Source: Benito Martin
With a touch of parmesan, here's a giant potato rostï perfect for sharing. Sunday morning breakfasts will never be the same again.
Potato rosti Source: Bondi Harvest
Juicy cobs of corn get a little more exciting thanks to Shane Delia's crispy cheese crumb and fresh (pine nut-less) pesto - this is an easy win for parmesan and corn and you'll want this easy snack every night.
Pesto corn on the cob Source: Shane Delia's Recipe For Life
Shortcrust pastry, when you have a good recipe, is one of the simplest and quickest pastries to make and our resident #Bakeproof baker, Anneka Manning, gives us lots of tips to pastry perfection as well as a parmesan version that is perfect for savoury tarts and pies.
