Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
• 16 ounces pizza sauce
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• cook noodles according to package directions.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. drain excess fat. stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1/3 yellow onion, minced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
• bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

chicken with mustard sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, juice and pulp

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large, resealable plastic bag, mix flour, salt, and pepper. place cubed chicken in the bag, and shake to coat.
• melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken until browned. remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• stir shallot into the skillet, and saute until tender. mix in , chicken broth, dijon mustard, and stone ground mustard.
• return chicken to the skillet, and blend in the heavy cream. cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes, until the mixture has thickened. mix in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon pulp just before serving.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
• 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. mash beans into the onion mixture. gradually stir in water; heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, chili powder, mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
• divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the tortillas; top with cheese. fold tortillas burrito-style around the fillings and place on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 12 minutes.

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
• transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
• in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Quick Cheesy Corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a baking dish, combine the corn, cheese, bacon bits, milk, and salt and pepper.
• place baking dish, uncovered, in a cool oven. then turn the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). when the oven is fully heated (about 10 minutes), remove the dish, and stir vigorously, until the cheese and milk make a sauce.
• return dish to oven for 5 minutes.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups sweet potato, cubed
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
• in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

quiche lorraine ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1/3 cup finely chopped ham
• 1/2 pound gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 cups hot milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• line bottom of unbaked pie shell with diced ham and grated cheese.
• in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft. spread over ham and cheese in pie shell.
• beat eggs and add salt and nutmeg to taste. gradually stir in hot milk and heat this mixture over a low flame until it begins to thicken. pour into shell.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until custard is set and golden on top. let cool before slicing.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
• in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Creamy Succotash With Bacon, Thyme And Chives

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ounces thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweet corn
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives

Recipe

• fry bacon over medium-high heat in a dutch oven until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• pour off all but 2 tbs. of the bacon drippings. add onions; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. add lima beans, 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. reduce heat and continue to simmer, covered, until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. add corn, cream, and thyme; return to a simmer, and warm until vegetables are fully cooked and cream doesn't pool, about 5 minutes longer. (can be refrigerated at this point up to 2 days ahead.)
• when ready to serve, stir bacon and chives into warm succotash. this recipe doubles easily.

Sunday Sticky Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, seasoned salt and ground black pepper. place the chicken parts in the bag and shake to coat.
• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the chicken parts in the hot oil and lightly brown quickly on all sides. transfer chicken parts to a dutch oven, add the milk and broth and cover.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour.
• remove from oven and transfer chicken to a serving dish. in a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, and mix well until the cornstarch is dissolved. add the cornstarch mixture a little at a time to the liquid in the dutch oven, until you reach your desired consistency. serve this gravy over the chicken or on the side.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Chicken Artichoke Bacon Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
• 1 (3 ounce) package cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 4 strips cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 ounces neufchatel cheese, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons milk, or more to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 slices swiss cheese, cut into strips
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• blend artichoke hearts, chicken breast, spinach, bacon, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, neufchatel cheese, milk, garlic, swiss cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor; spread into a baking dish.
• bake until browned and bubbling on top, 30 to 40 minutes.

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1/3 yellow onion, minced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
• bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

French Veggie Loaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 eggplant, cubed
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. season vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook.
• whisk self-rising flour with eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl until smoothly combined; whisk in olive oil. gently fold vegetables into flour mixture; stir in swiss cheese. pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• bake loaf in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. let cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing to finish cooling on a wire rack; slice when cooled.

chef john's meatless meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ounce very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, packed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 3 cups pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon very finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (italian) parsley, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins


• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add mushrooms to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook and stir until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. stir butter into mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• stir onion into mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and stir garlic into mushroom mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
• mix oats into mushroom mixture until thoroughly combined. gently stir 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese into mixture. add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 egg; season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. mix together with a fork until crumbly. stir in remaining 1 egg. mixture should hold together when pressed.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. for best flavor and texture, refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• form mixture into small meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop. roll meatballs lightly between your hands until smooth, if desired; arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• bring pasta sauce to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to low. gently stir meatballs into sauce until coated. simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese and 1 tablespoon parsley.

Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
• 16 ounces pizza sauce
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• cook noodles according to package directions.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. drain excess fat. stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.