Cornbread Casserole bakes up golden on top with a soft, scoopable center that falls somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding. Cream-style corn keeps it moist and adds small pieces of sweet corn throughout each serving. Continue Reading

Comfort food, Reimagined

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dinner with tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and a homemade cheese sauce. I made this one for those nights when I already have cooked chicken on hand and want something cozy, filling, and easy to scoop straight from the baking dish. Continue Reading

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a cozy dinner with creamy filling, tender vegetables, and a golden crust baked right on top. I make it when I want the comfort of pot pie without shaping a bottom crust or using a bunch of extra dishes. Continue Reading

Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken is a simple way to make tender, juicy shredded chicken without a slow cooker or pressure cooker. I tested this recipe while making Skillet Chicken Pot Pie, and it gave me exactly what I needed: chicken that was flavorful enough for the filling, but still simple enough to use in other meals. Continue Reading

This Shredded Chicken Quesadilla is one of my favorite ways to turn cooked chicken into a quick skillet meal. The tortilla gets crisp, the cheese melts around the filling, and the chicken stays tender instead of tasting like leftovers. If you already have Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken in the fridge, this is an easy way to use it for another meal. Continue Reading

Cornbread Casserole bakes up golden on top with a soft, scoopable center that falls somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding. Cream-style corn keeps it moist and adds small pieces of sweet corn throughout each serving. Continue Reading

This Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is one of the dishes my family expects at every holiday meal. I make it with a smooth, well-seasoned four-cheese sauce, then layer in extra cheddar and Colby Jack so the center stays creamy and the top bakes up browned and bubbly. Continue Reading

This Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk has a smooth, creamy filling flavored with warm spices, vanilla, butter, and optional brandy. Sweetened condensed milk adds richness and sweetness in one ingredient, so there is no evaporated milk or separate cup of sugar to measure. Continue Reading

All Butter Pie Crust is a flaky, buttery homemade pie crust you can use for sweet pies, savory pies, and pot pies. I make it when I want a from-scratch crust that works with simple ingredients I usually have on hand. This is the crust to keep ready for holiday baking, especially if you’re making Sweet Potato Pie with Canned Yams, Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk, or Skillet Continue Reading