I love everything about this recipe. I often buy similar frozen meals, ready for the microwave. This recipe from Campbell’s (original online) makes a satisfying, homemade version that is even better than those microwave meals. Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1…
Category: Casseroles
Easy Mexican Black Bean Casserole
A recipe from the November 2010 issue of All You (original here). The note with the recipe explains, “This is a tasty vegetarian meal, but you can please meat eaters by cooking a few slices of bacon until crisp and…
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
A recipe from the June 2011 issue of All You (original here). The note with the recipe explains that “This spicy one-skillet dish has minimal clean-up, so it’s ideal for an easy weeknight meal.” Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless…
Taco-roni
A recipe from the Chef Boyardee (original here). This meal is a fast and simple way to take a pantry basic and jazz it up into something new. Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) Chef Boyardee® Beefaroni® 1 can (14.5…
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beans
A recipe from the September 2011 issue of All You (original here). The note with the recipe explains that “At less than 50 ¢ per serving, this hearty dish will fill you up without emptying your wallet. Complete this meal…
Orecchiette with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Sausage
A recipe from the February 2011 issue of All You (original here). The note with the recipe explains that “Orecchiette ("little ears" in Italian) works well in this dish, but you can substitute penne if you’d like.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon…
Lisa’s Cheddar Spirals
My friend Lisa introduced me to this great mac and cheese It’s simple and delicious—and you can easily vary it by adding some meat or veggies. Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) spiral pasta 2 cups half-and-half cream 1 can (10…
Sausage and Lentil Stew
I made lentils often in Austin, where I learned to cook them from a friend, but resisted making them since because I didn’t want to stand in the kitchen, tending the pot for two hours. This recipe solves the problem…
Corned Beef & Vegetable Skillet Dinner
We refer to this meal as “corned beef hash casserole,” since the meal is much like a hearty hash. The official name came from the carton of Hormel corned beef we picked up at Sam’s. It’s a filling meal and…
Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole
Love cabbage rolls (Mama calls the dish halupki) but not the work of putting them together? This crockpot version is for you! It has the same taste, but relies on shredded cabbage from the produce section of your grocery store.…