Easy dinner recipes with short ingredient lists and simple steps. Weeknight casseroles, one-pan meals, skillet suppers and slow cooker favorites that get food on the table fast.
Easy dinner recipes with short ingredient lists and simple steps. Weeknight casseroles, one-pan meals, skillet suppers and slow cooker favorites that get food on the table fast.
I don’t know about you, but when I’m standing in the kitchen after a long day — laundry still unfolded, emails unanswered, dog staring at me like he hasn’t eaten in weeks — I need something reliable. Something you can just layer up, throw in the oven, and forget about for an hour. Try our Hamburger Cream Steaks: The Cozy Little Dinner You Didn’t Know You Needed next. That’s where this casserole comes in. It’s beefy. It’s cheesy. It’s full of tender potatoes and cozy flavors that just make everything feel alright again. We’ve had this on chilly nights, lazy …
“Did You Just Say Big Mac Casserole?” Yes. Yes, I Did. Try our Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Amish Beef and Corn Casserole next. The first time I made this, my husband looked at me like I’d lost my mind. But after the second bite, he was making those happy food noises we all pretend we don’t make. You know the ones. It’s cheesy. It’s tangy. It’s crunchy on top and gooey underneath. It’s exactly what you make when you want to feed a crowd with something fun, easy, and so over-the-top, you’ll be asked for the recipe before the plates are …
It Ain’t Fancy — But It Sure Is Good This casserole was born out of one of those clean-out-the-fridge nights — you know the ones. I had leftover rotisserie chicken, a bag of pasta that wasn’t enough for a full recipe, and just a handful of cheese odds and ends. Tossed in some ranch and BBQ sauce on a whim and, honey… we hit gold. Try our Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Crack Chicken Pasta next. The flavor? Think cheesy chicken bacon ranch meets a summer BBQ — but without having to fire up the grill or wash a mountain of dishes. …
I first tasted this casserole at my neighbor Lorraine’s house back in the late ‘90s — she served it with green beans, a heaping pile of mashed potatoes, and one of those jell-o salads that only Southern women know how to pull off. Try our Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Stuffed Pork Chops next. I remember thinking, cheese on pork chops? Isn’t that… illegal in some states? But sweet heavens, was it delicious. The pork was tender, the cheese melty, and that buttery crouton topping? I nearly asked for the dish to lick clean. And now? It’s one of my weeknight regulars. …
Now listen. I don’t know exactly why it’s called Full Moon Casserole — maybe because it’s best eaten under the stars with people you love, or maybe it’s just what Aunt Jean called it back when she made it for church socials. Try our Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta & Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette next. Either way, when I make this, I picture a full moon hanging low outside the window, the sound of cicadas buzzing, and a quiet evening where the house smells like melted cheddar and buttery croutons. You know… the good stuff. If you like this, you'll …
I’ll be honest — I didn’t grow up eating onion casserole. In our house, onions were something you cooked with, not the star of the show. But years ago, I was at a potluck down in Mobile, Alabama, and this sweet little church lady handed me a scoop of something golden and bubbly and said, “Just try it, sugar.” Try our Dump-and-Bake Meatball Casserole next. Lord have mercy. One bite in, I had questions. What is this? Why have I never had it? And how soon is too soon to go back for seconds? Turns out it was a Vidalia …
The one dish that saved my behind more times than I can count. Let me just say this: if casseroles had a Hall of Fame, this one would be right up front holding a trophy and probably wearing a little gravy-stained apron. Try our Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque — Creamy, Cozy, and Just a Little Fancy next. This Chicken and Biscuits Casserole isn’t fancy. It’s not trying to be anything it’s not. It’s just warm, creamy, cheesy, and downright comforting — like pulling on your favorite sweatshirt after a long day. The kind of dinner that doesn’t judge you …
You ever have one of those weeks where everything in the fridge is just… staring at you? I had one of those last Tuesday. I’d done the big grocery run on Sunday—full of ambition, full of ideas. You know how it goes. But come midweek, I was tired, dinner needed to happen, and I had exactly 20 minutes of energy left in me. What I did have? A handful of zucchini, a splash of cream, and half a block of Parmesan that needed using up. Try our Baked Zucchini Spears next. And let me tell you—this casserole? It turned my …
I’ll tell you right now—this recipe is pure comfort with a green twist. And every time I make it, I think of my Aunt Lou, who used to cook like her oven had healing powers. One spring, after a rough week—my youngest had the flu, the fridge broke, and I spilled coffee in my purse (yes, inside my purse)—I opened my freezer and found a foil-covered surprise from Aunt Lou: her asparagus casserole. I cried into my dinner that night, not because I was sad, but because it tasted like someone had wrapped me in a blanket and said, “You’re …
I’ll be honest — I didn’t grow up eating onion casserole. In our house, onions were something you cooked with, not the star of the show. But years ago, I was at a potluck down in Mobile, Alabama, and this sweet little church lady handed me a scoop of something golden and bubbly and said, “Just try it, sugar.” Try our Sheet Pan Squash Casserole next. Lord have mercy. One bite in, I had questions. What is this? Why have I never had it? And how soon is too soon to go back for seconds? Turns out it was a …
