Grandma’s Sweet Baked Macaroni Casserole with Eggs and Cottage Cheese is one of those old-fashioned recipes that feels simple, familiar, and comforting. It’s made with cooked macaroni, eggs, cottage cheese, a little sweetness, and a soft baked texture that works well for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. I like this recipe because it uses basic ingredients…
This Beef Barley Soup is made with tender beef, pearl barley, carrots, celery, onion, and a rich beef broth. It’s a one-pot dinner that is filling, simple to make, and perfect for meal prep or cold-weather family meals. I like this soup because the barley makes it extra satisfying without needing a lot of extra…
This Traditional Spanish Lentil Soup with Chorizo is made with tender lentils, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and flavorful chorizo in a rich broth. It’s a simple, filling dinner with plenty of vegetables and works well for lunch, meal prep, or cold-weather meals. I like this Spanish lentil soup because it can be made on the stovetop…
his White Bean Cannellini Soup with Ground Beef and Kale is hearty, filling, and made with simple ingredients like ground beef, cannellini beans, tomatoes, vegetables, and tender kale. It’s an easy one-pot dinner with plenty of protein and fiber, and it works well for lunch, meal prep, or busy weeknights. I like this white bean…
This Healthy Chicken Bean Soup is made with tender chicken, black beans, white beans, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Using both black and white beans makes the soup extra filling and adds plenty of protein and fiber without making the recipe complicated. I like this chicken and bean soup for busy weeknights because everything cooks…
This Zucchini Cream Soup Puree is smooth, creamy, and made with simple ingredients like fresh zucchini, onion, broth, and a little cream. It’s an easy cream of zucchini soup that works well for lunch, a light dinner, or a simple starter. I like making this zucchini soup when I have extra zucchini to use up…
This Homemade Lentil Stew with Vegetables and Chorizo is packed with tender lentils, carrots, potatoes, vegetables, and flavorful chorizo in a rich tomato-based broth. It’s a hearty one-pot dinner made with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor. I like making this lentil stew when I want an easy meal that is filling and doesn’t need…
This Hot Corn Chowder with Bacon is creamy, filling, and loaded with sweet corn, tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and simple seasonings. It’s an easy soup for lunch, dinner, or a cold-weather meal, and you can make it on the stovetop or in the Crockpot. I like making corn chowder when fresh or frozen corn is…
This Korean Kimchi Stew, also called Kimchi Jjigae, is made with well-fermented kimchi, tofu, vegetables, and a rich, spicy broth. It’s a simple one-pot Korean dinner with bold flavor and just the right amount of heat. Kimchi jjigae is one of those recipes that tastes even better when the kimchi is extra sour and fully…
Not every casserole pulls its weight on protein — a lot of them lean on pasta, rice, or potatoes to bulk up the serving size instead. Most of these high protein casserole recipes are great for meal prep, family dinners, and leftovers the next day. They’re hearty, easy to portion, and many can be made…