Thanksgiving leftovers, my festive foodies, are one of the best parts of the whole delicious production. The turkey sandwiches! The potatoes and gravy! The mysterious container in the back of the fridge that nobody claims to remember! Okay, maybe not that. And when you have …read more

In a season overflowing with good things to eat, let’s add one more cozy, custardy, pecan-studded delight to the dessert table, shall we, darlings? This pumpkin bread pudding with pecan praline sauce is the sweet little love story between classic bread pudding and pumpkin pie. …read more

Forget everything you know about the classic green bean casserole. This year, we’re ditching the can and keeping all the comfort. Because yes, canned cream of mushroom soup is convenient. And yes, those little crispy onions have been showing up at Thanksgiving since practically forever. …read more

Fall, fabulous fall! When the leaves begin their yearly twirl and the produce bins fill with plump, pear-shaped butternut squash, we know comfort-food season has officially arrived. Butternut squash has a naturally sweet, earthy flavor that’s at its peak during the fall harvest, and it’s …read more

Breakfast Boats: The Brunch Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed Brunch—there’s something magical about it. It’s not quite breakfast, not quite lunch, but totally perfect for both. Whether you’re lazy on a Sunday morning or hosting a group for a casual gathering, brunch is a …read more

e DIY Condensed Cream of (Fill in the Blank) Soup Simple Soup Switch is Cheaper, Healthier and Delicious You probably have lots of quick, easy recipes that call for condensed cream soups, like cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, or cream of celery. At any …read more

  Be it carbs, gluten or calories – lots of people are trying to cut down on pasta Especially, my family. So, I’m always playing with recipes that give us all the familiar flavors of the pasta dishes we love, without the pasta. This recipe …read more

      Budget Shepherd’s Pie This is how we’re dishing up comfort for under $2 a serving: Budget Shepherd’s Pie   Growing up as I did, with a very British mother, shepherd’s pie was regular fare at our dinner table.    But most memorably, …read more

      Before I get to the Hatch Chili and Tomato Casserole, do all you chili-heads out there know what happens each August in the Southwest? If you said “Hatch chili season!” give yourself a gold star!    That’s when the Hatch chilies ripen …read more

  You know I love recipe mash-ups! When I developed this recipe for Meatless Mexican Lasagna, I was thinking – what if lasagna and an enchilada casserole had a baby?   The answer – I’d eat it!    And so, I made it.   Imagine, …read more

  Are you kidding? A canned tuna recipe good enough for company? Why, yes! This is Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini.   Spaghetti baked with a creamy, buttery parmesan sauce with flakes of tuna and sautéed mushrooms takes canned tuna to a whole other level of …read more

  Git along little dogie (and a short little cat) and then make this Southwest Casserole. Beefy and cheesy on the bottom with super moist corn cake on top and when the flavors meld together its casserole perfection. This easy casserole comes together in a …read more