Category: Casseroles

  • Chicken Alfredo Lasagne Roll Ups

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagne Roll Ups

    Ah….the richness and creaminess of Alfredo sauce combined with shredded chicken and then rolled up in lasagna noodles.   This Chicken Alfredo lasagna roll up recipe will delight the most picky food critic. Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups – A Rich and Hearty Main Course The recipe uses the idea of a traditional lasagna Alfredo dish […]

  • Thai Spicy Peanut Baked Chicken

    Thai Spicy Peanut Baked Chicken

    Do you like a bit of heat in your recipes? This Thai peanut chicken is for you. It is easy to make and has just the right amount of heat but is not too spicy. This recipe is a great one for those who like chicken dishes with a kick.  It has a distinct Thai […]

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs with Homemade Marinara Sauce

    Spaghetti and Meatballs with Homemade Marinara Sauce

    Time for my favorite comfort food recipe – spaghetti and meatballs with a homemade pasta sauce. My homemade marinara sauce is one of my most popular recipes.  I am always looking for recipes into which I can incorporate it. This time I decided to make homemade meatballs and used the mushroom marinara variation. Who doesn’t […]

  • Cheesy Eggplant Lasagna

    Cheesy Eggplant Lasagna

    I love all types of lasagna recipes. But let’s face it…they are not the most diet friendly recipes every created with all that cheese and those carbs. Printable Recipe:  Cheesy Eggplant Lasagna This recipe for Eggplant Lasagna uses low fat ricotta and replaces the normal lasagna pasta noodles with baked eggplant slices, for a slightly […]

  • Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Casserole – Baked Healthy Option

    Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Casserole – Baked Healthy Option

    This vegan eggplant Parmesan casserole recipe will allow  you to have one of your favorite Italian recipes and stay on your meal plan. I have a delicious recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan recipe but it is neither vegan nor vegetarian.  My daughter is a vegan, so I adapt many recipes for her dietary needs.  She […]

  • Easy Eggplant Parmesan with Home Made Marinara Sauce

    Easy Eggplant Parmesan with Home Made Marinara Sauce

    This recipe for Easy ;Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian recipe. It is rich and creamy and full of home grown freshness from the eggplants that are ready in my garden. My garden is producing like mad at the moment, so I had fresh tomatoes coming out of my ears.  (the squirrels decided that I […]

  • Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole

    Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole

    This delicious recipe for creamy broccoli and cheddar casserole is a side dish that I serve often at Thanksgiving. It combines broccoli, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese with eggs for a rich and creamy taste that my family can’t resist.  Broccoli is the perfect vegetable to use in this dish. It has a mild flavor on […]

  • Turkey Stir Fry with Fresh Vegetables

    Turkey Stir Fry with Fresh Vegetables

    Throw away that take out Chinese Menu.  I have a tasty, and easy recipe for Turkey stir fry with mixed vegetables that will make your favorite take out a thing of the past. I used to think that Chinese takeaway only came from a Chinese restaurant.  This recipe shows me that this doesn’t have to […]

  • Beef Stew with Root vegetables

    Beef Stew with Root vegetables

    This beef stew with root vegetables is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It has a rich gravy and the most tender beef ever! Many people enjoy stews in the fall when the weather is cooler, but I enjoy them all year round.  My main reason is because I can cook them in my […]

  • Creamy Garlic Pasta with Broccoli

    Creamy Garlic Pasta with Broccoli

    This creamy garlic pasta is an adaptation of the higher fat recipe that contains full cream and butter.  I have made some substitutions so that the fat content is reduced but the flavor is still great.  I’ve added broccoli to the recipe because I love pasta dishes with broccoli. Any veggie you like could be […]

  • Vegetable Manicotti – Healthy Italian Main Course Recipe

    Vegetable Manicotti – Healthy Italian Main Course Recipe

    This vegetable manicotti is loaded with the fresh taste of lots of vegetables but has a richness from the sauce and cheese that will delight even meat eaters. Manicotti is pasta in the shape of tubes. These large tubes are just waiting for all types of fillings to make them more tasty! Today, we’ll be […]

  • Ground Beef Manicotti – Hearty Italian Main Course Recipe

    Ground Beef Manicotti – Hearty Italian Main Course Recipe

    This ground beef Manicotti adds a nice mix to the normal manicotti recipe with just beef and  ricotta cheese.  It is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables and not complain.  The whole dish is topped with store bought Italian sauce to save on time and then sprinkled with your favorite cheese.  […]

  • Tikka Masala Curry with Canneloni Beans and Cashews

    Tikka Masala Curry with Canneloni Beans and Cashews

    If you are a fan of Indian cooking, you will love this tikka masala curry. It is not too spicy and just full of flavor. My husband and I love Indian curry and we love to eat this when we go out to our favorite Indian restaurants. Here in Raleigh, Indian restaurants seem to be […]

  • Eggplant Parmesan Recipe – Classic Italian Dish

    Eggplant Parmesan Recipe – Classic Italian Dish

    Traditional eggplant Parmesan dishes can take quite a long time to prepare if you make your own marinara sauce. Eggplant is also known as aubergine. It  is a member of the nightshade family and often used in Mediterranean cooking. Although typically used as a vegetable, its botanical definition is actually a berry! This easy eggplant […]