• Spinach, Mushroom and Italian Sausage Lasagna

    My family really doesn’t love lasagna. Not just my lasagna, any lasagna. How does this happen?   Actually, my husband has grown to like it more over the years. Or he’s just being nice. For him it’s a texture thing – he’s not a big fan of ricotta cheese, so…

  • Simple Oyster Casserole

    One of the things I’ve always loved about cooking is the ability to try a recipe and then change it up to make it my own. But, sometimes a recipe is so perfect just the way it started that altering it would seem almost offensive. Like the recipe for this…

  • Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Chicken noodle casserole is a comforting throwback meal that’s easy to make and perfect to feed a crowd. There’s just something about old classics! I love ’em. Meatloaf, roast chicken, mashed potatoes … the list could go on and on. Call me strange, but dining hall food in college (which happens,…

  • Simple Ground Beef Taco Casserole

    This ground beef taco casserole is a quick and easy weeknight, family-friendly dinner that marries the flavors of tacos with seven layer dip. And cheese … ALL THE CHEESE!   Seems like we can never have enough ways to cook ground beef in our house, especially since I keep a…

  • Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    Potatoes have to be one of my favorite foods: versatile, comforting, satisfying, and cheap. I mash them, roast them, fry them, make soup out of them, but I’ve only ever been able to create a mediocre gratin. I’m not sure why – the concept is simple enough, thin potatoes with…

  • Easy Enchiladas

    These easy enchiladas are quick to make and can feed a crowd. There are some dishes I’ll claim to be authentic with, and others where I’ll admit that I’ve taken liberties. Last night’s dinner? I call them “enchiladas” but anyone from Mexico, where they originated, would probably laugh at my…