Tag: comfortfood

Spinach And Ricotta Zucchini Cannelloni

Spinach And Ricotta Zucchini Cannelloni

Spinach and Ricotta Zucchini Cannelloni is a lighter, fresh take on classic baked pasta. Thin slices of zucchini replace traditional noodles, wrapped around a creamy spinach and ricotta filling and baked in a rich sauce until tender and bubbly. It’s comforting, wholesome, and perfect for 

Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Start your morning off right with this hearty and filling Bagel Breakfast Sandwich. It has everything you need to fuel your body and to keep you full until lunch. These are also perfect for breakfast on the go and always hit the spot! Prep Time:10minutes minutesCook 

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna is the perfect dish when comfort food meets something a little more special. Creamy, cheesy layers bake together with tender seafood and golden pasta to create a rich, satisfying meal that feels worthy of a celebration. Elegant enough for holiday tables yet simple enough to prepare ahead, it’s the kind of dinner that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen.

Prep Time:1hour hour
Cook Time:40minutes minutes
Servings:12 people

Ingredients

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • ▢12 lasagna noodles
  • ▢1 pound shrimp
  • ▢1 pound crab meat or imitation crab
  • ▢12 ounces quartered scallops
  • ▢2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ▢2 cups parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • ▢18 ounces canned clam chowder
  • ▢1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ▢3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ▢½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ▢1 teaspoon salt
  • ▢½ teaspoon pepper

Cheese Mixture

  • ▢16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ▢1 egg
  • ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ▢½ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • ▢½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, cook the 1 pound shrimp and 12 ounces quartered scallops until the shrimp is pink. Mix the 1 pound crab meat in and set aside
  • In another bowl, mix the 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups parmesan cheese.

Sauce

  • In a separate bowl, combine the 18 ounces canned clam chowder1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons lemon juice½ cup parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk together well.

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, add the 16 ounces ricotta cheese1 egg2 teaspoons minced garlic½ cup fresh chopped parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine.

To Assemble

  • To assemble, pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Next, spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the seafood mixture, then ⅓ of the shredded cheeses.
  • Repeat the process with sauce, noodles, ricotta, seafood, and cheese twice more, finishing with the cheese mixture on top.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and bake it for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Wrap and refrigerate lasagna for up to 5 days, or freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 30–40 minutes or use the microwave for single servings; if baking from frozen, add 20–30 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1490mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 2mg

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

If you’re trying to avoid gluten or carbs (maybe on that low-carb or keto life), then never fear — we have plenty of options that will still allow you to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite sandwiches. My favorite example? These Philly cheesesteak cabbage wraps. Thinly sliced beef, melty cheese, 

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A fresh-from-the-orchard apple cider doughnut with a steaming cup of coffee on the side is the idea of the perfect fall treat. Each cinnamon sugar-coated bite takes you back to orchard visits with your family: crisp air, colorful leaves and bakery bags full of warm 

Chili Bake

Chili Bake

This chili tortilla bake is a weeknight workhorse that doesn’t taste like Tuesday. It’s assembled in minutes, bakes up bubbly and golden, and feeds a hungry crowd without fuss. Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the whole thing has the just-slightly-messy comfort food appeal that turns a regular dinner into an event that everyone will look forward to.

Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min
Yield:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, corn, green chiles, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano; heat through.
  2. In an 11×7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 413 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein.

Cornbread Taco Bake

Cornbread Taco Bake

Like a taco bowl, but bigger, this cornbread taco bake features a cheesy cornbread topping layered over a savory casserole of taco-seasoned ground beef, corn and peppers. Also like tacos, this casserole can be easily customized. Prep:20 minCook:25 minYield:6 servings Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 1 

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

If you’re looking for a hearty dish that can feed a crowd, hamburger macaroni casserole is a great bet. It’s two layers; a bottom layer of creamy macaroni with a beefy tomato layer on top. It’s all crowned with a layer of grated cheddar cheese 

Poor Man’s Meal

Poor Man’s Meal

The phrase “poor man’s meal” came about during the Great Depression, when many families struggled to put food on the table. While there are many variations of the recipe, all typically feature a combination of potatoes, onions and some type of inexpensive meat. This poor man’s meal recipe, which is baked in the oven rather than made on the stovetop, features a rich and savory sauce made with cream of mushroom soup.

Prep:20 min
Cook:1 hour 15 min
Yield:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • Minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Season with pepper and garlic powder. Layer the beef, potatoes and onion slices in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over all.
  2. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 272 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

Taco Pasta

Taco Pasta

This dish is a welcome change from boring taco Tuesday. I’ve taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and I love how quick and easy it is to put together in the electric pressure cooker. To