This Baked Ziti is made with a slow-simmered bolognese sauce tossed with ziti, layered with ricotta and mozzarella, and baked until bubbly on top. The bolognese takes a little longer than a quick jarred sauce, but it’s what gives this dish its deeper, meatier flavor. I make this on a weekend when I have time…
These Zucchini Rolls are made with thin grilled zucchini ribbons wrapped around a filling of cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), diced tomatoes, and garlic, topped with shredded cheese and broiled until melted. Topping them with cheese and running them under the broiler turns this from a cold appetizer into a warm one. I make these…
This Vegan Shepherd’s Pie is made with a hearty base of beans, corn, and lentils simmered in a savory gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and a layer of melted vegan cheese. It’s a fully plant-based take on the classic, and it doesn’t skimp on the comfort food factor. I make this on cold nights…
This Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole is made with shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, and cooked rice, all baked together in a homemade cheddar sauce until bubbly. It’s the from-scratch version of the classic potluck dish, without any canned soup involved. I make this for weeknight dinners when I want something that covers protein, vegetables, and…
This Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles dish is made with tender ground turkey meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, served over spiralized zucchini noodles instead of pasta. It’s a lighter, lower-carb take on a classic spaghetti and meatballs dinner. I make this when I want the flavor of a big pasta dinner without the heaviness of…
Halloween party food is always more fun when it looks a little spooky, and these 20 easy Halloween witch broom snacks are perfect for adding a playful touch to your party table. Witch broom snacks are one of the easiest Halloween shapes to pull off. Once you’ve got the handle-and-bristle formula down, you can swap…
These easy Halloween witch hat snacks are fun, simple, and perfect for adding a spooky touch to your party table. Most of these witch hat snacks are easy to make ahead and simple to serve, which makes them especially handy for kids’ parties, classroom treats, potlucks, and large gatherings. They also work well as grab-and-go…
Planning a spooky spread for a crowd? These 25 creative witch-themed snack ideas for your Halloween party are packed with fun, creepy, and easy-to-serve bites that look perfect on a festive party table. These witch party food ideas are great for Halloween birthdays, school parties, family gatherings, office potlucks, and large-group celebrations. Many of the…
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are made with canned pumpkin puree, rolled oats, brown sugar, and warm pumpkin pie spice, baked into soft, cake-like cookies. The pumpkin adds enough moisture that these stay soft for days instead of drying out like a lot of oatmeal cookies do. I make a batch of these once the weather…
This Pumpkin Cake Roll is made with a thin, spiced pumpkin sponge cake rolled around a sweetened cream cheese filling, then sliced into pinwheels. The cake bakes fast in a thin layer, which is what lets it roll without cracking once it cools. I make this for fall gatherings when I want a dessert that…