Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese. 1  Mix with or use to stuff fruits and vegetables. 2  Add to casseroles, spaghetti, noodles, and egg dishes such as omelets, scrambled eggs, and soufflÃ©s. 3  Use in gelatin, pudding-type desserts, cheesecake, and pancake butter.  Use to stuff crepes and pasta shells or manicotti.