Weekend brunch is one meal that I typically prefer to eat out. Beyond the fact that I get my Bellini served to me in an actual champagne flute, it's also such a hassle to pull together something even mildly elegant when I roll out of bed late on a Sunday morning. A hassle, that is, until I met the breakfast strata. The casserole of breakfast fare, the strata layers your favorite early-bird Read more

In Mississippi, a good family recipe starts with a stick of butter and ends with chopped pecans. This Thanksgiving side dish, passed down through my Southern family on my mom's side, proves that sweet potatoes can be comforting and indulgent without moving into marshmallow-topping territory. When I show up to a Thanksgiving celebration with this dish, everyone's first question is, what's pone? Read more

Casseroles are the perfect, hearty meal for cold, dark winter nights. Especially during the crazy Holiday season, it's always good to have a casserole in the freezer for a homemade yet simple dinner option. King ranch chicken casseroles are a staple in Texan homes, so bring this tradition to your house as well. Feel free to double – or even triple! — this recipe to stock up your freezer. Read more

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If you liked the unexpected pairing of butternut squash and panettone in a rustic Italian bread salad, then you'll love this unpredictable combination of squash with tart, bright green apples. Skip the heavier, savory squash bread pudding or butternut-blended mac and cheese for a hearty meatless dish that also happens to be light. Top the Winter produce pairing with pecans for added protein Read more

When serving a large crowd on a special occasion, I recommend making at least one casserole-style dish that can be prepped in advance and baked while the party gets going. Lasagna and macaroni and cheese are great ideas, but if you want something a little more unexpected, make the Barefoot Contessa's Conchiglie al Forno, or baked pasta shells with mushrooms and radicchio. It's a rich, hearty, and Read more

Readers, Advah needs our help! She recently asked the following question to the YumSugar Community: I bought this gorgeous Le Creuset heart-shaped casserole dish (beautiful, right??). I absolutely love it, but I'm actually not sure what to use it for, since it only goes in the oven and not on the stove... Would you have any suggestions for vegetarian meals that could be cooked with the lid Read more

I just found the perfect use for my leftover cranberry sauce and boneless pork chops: this balanced dinner of sautéed pork cutlets. I'll pan-fry some pork chops, then deglaze the pan with a combination of cranberries and port wine, for a sauce that's both sweet and tart. The result? A mouthwatering meal that's full of flavor, not fat. Want to see the recipe? Then read more. Read more

With a little leftover ground lamb and even less time, you can make a layered lamb and polenta dish that rivals anything you could order at a restaurant. The key to speedy success is to take smart shortcuts. Use already-stewed tomatoes, grated mozzarella, and ready-made polenta for easy layering. Employ the oven for a final browning touch, and you'll have a dinner that can't be beat on the Read more