Lasagna Casserole

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"All the traditional flavor of lasagna, with none of the fuss. We've simplified the layers in this lasagna casserole so the dish comes together more quickly.

Lasagna is already a one-dish casserole, so you might be wondering what’s new about this lasagna casserole recipe. It all boils down to prep time. A traditional lasagna can take up to an hour to prepare, which doesn’t exactly capture the ease I usually associate with casseroles. In this version, the layers are simplified to bring that prep time down to 15 minutes."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love the simplicity of using jarred sauce or the option of homemade pasta sauce.  The only thing I would substitute is ricotta for the cottage cheese.  All in a casserole is a great idea.  Love it!

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Ham Ravioli Bake

 

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"With shortcuts ingredients like leftover cooked ham, frozen cheese ravioli and jarred Alfredo sauce, this family-friendly ham ravioli bake comes together in a flash."  Comment from Taste of Home

This recipe is truly a semi-homemade meal that looks like you spent hours making.  Love that it is a great meal for using leftover ham, too.  Looks delicious!

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Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

 

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"Spicy Shrimp Alfredo feels like a special dish (because it is!), but with jarred Alfredo sauce it's completely obtainable for even novice cooks."  Comment from Taste of Home

I often use jarred sauce when I just don't feel like cooking sauce for hours.  Of course the sauce cooked for hours is better, but the jarred sauce is a great substitute.

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There's more . . . if you want to cook it from scratch.

"Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table."  Comment from Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies

Photo source:  Bless This Mess

"These Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies are thick, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate-mint flavor. Made with cocoa powder, brown sugar, and Andes mint pieces for the perfect brownie-like cookie!"  Comment from Bless This Mess

Love the idea of a mint flavored brownie-like cookie!  I had no idea that Andes Mint Chips exist.  What a great idea and would be a good alternative to chocolate chips or include both in a chocolate chip cookie.  Thanks to Melissa of Bless This Mess for this recipe.

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Smothered Pork Chops With Mushrooms

 

Photo source:  Maria's Mixing Bowl

"These Smothered Pork Chops With Mushrooms are a delicious and easy dinner option. Made with tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a savory mushroom gravy, this dish is sure to become a family favorite."  Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl

They do look delicious!  The bonus is that it is an easy recipe.  Thank you Maria for such awesome recipes, I do appreciate it.

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Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops

 

Photo source:  Maria's Mixing Bowl

"These Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops are juicy and tender on the inside, with a delicious golden-crisp crust on the outside! They’re so easy to make in your air fryer that you’ll want to make them over and over again. Plus, they cook up fast, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners."  Comment from Maria's Mixing Bowl

Love these air fryer recipes since I have been using mine more than the oven.  I can't remember the last time I used the oven.  These pork chops look delicious and so easy to make.

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Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup

 

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate in comfort food! Loaded with juicy ham and beans, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme all cooked together to perfection in the slow cooker. Delicious and satisfying, this will certainly bring those warm fall feelings straight to your family dinner table! (Stovetop instructions too!)"  Comment from Mom On Timeout

One of my favorite meals and it is so easy.  I've made it in the crockpot, but will love to try it.  Trish of Mom On Timeout also has stovetop instructions, she is always so detailed and thorough in her instructions.

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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Photo source:  ajgreats.com

"If there’s a single dessert that bridges the gap between “weeknight easy” and “company worthy,” it’s this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Think: the familiar comfort of classic banana bread, but lighter, taller, and more tender like cake—finished with a cool, tangy swoop of cream cheese frosting. It’s the kind of bake that perfumes the whole house, slices cleanly for potlucks, and pairs perfectly with a mug of coffee or tea."  Comment from ajgreats.com

This Banana Bread Cake looks delicious . . . and the Cream Cheese Frosting makes it impossible for me to ignore.  I've never seen this type of cake before and I love the idea.  Would love to try it soon!

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Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat Recipe

 

Photo source:  Everyday Cheapskate

"Confession time: I’m not a Starbucks coffee fan. It’s strong, burnt, and just not my thing. But that lemon loaf? Swoon. Moist, bright, and perfectly sweet-tart. When my daughter-in-law sent me this Starbucks lemon loaf copycat recipe, I was hooked. It’s every bit as good—no, better—and costs a fraction to make. Plus, it features a surprising secret ingredient that truly makes all the difference."  Comment by Everyday Cheapskate

Although I have never had the Starbucks Lemon Loaf, I love lemon cakes.  So, if Mary of Everyday Cheapskate likes the copycat recipe, I'd be inclined to give it a try.

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Pecan Cobbler

 

Photo source:  callmepmc.com

"Rich and luscious, Pecan Cobbler is super simple to make. It is amazingly delicious, too! Pecan Pie Cobbler tastes like the best pecan pie you’ve ever had but BETTER!!"  Comment from callmepmc.com

Paula of callmepmc.com has outdone herself with this pecan cobbler.  Would be excellent right out of the oven with a cup of coffee.  Add a scoop of ice cream too.

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Skillet Lasagna

 

Photo by Dotdash Meredith Food Studios for All Recipes

"This skillet lasagna is seriously easy and seriously scrumptious! Throw this recipe together in no time on any busy day, and enjoy the comfort of lasagna without all the work. Customize to your heart's desire."  Comment from All Recipes

I will be making this soon!

Click here to go to All Recipes recipe page for this quick, easy and delicious skillet dinner.

Country Potato Pancakes

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork."  Comment from Taste of Home

Potato recipes always get my attention.  I've made potato pancakes and they are delicious and I love them as an appetizer or snack.  A good idea is to use leftover mashed potatoes instead of grated potatoes, but maybe they won't be as crispy.

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Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

 

Photo source: Simply Recipes

Since the bread pudding starts with a can of cinnamon rolls, it falls in my category of semi-homemade which I love on a busy day.  The only thing I don't like is the eggnog and I will substitute with milk.  Looks delicious and easy!

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Farmhouse Chicken Cornbread Casserole

 

By: Blair Lonergan from The Seasoned Mom

Watch How to Make It

Click here for this delicious recipe featuring chicken and cornbread from The Seasoned Mom.

Ham & Egg Pockets

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"From Christmas ham to the morning after, this six-ingredient recipe is a quick breakfast that can be made while the kids are still asleep. Essentially a homemade Hot Pocket, you can eat these on the go."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love these kind of recipes that utilize leftovers, crescent rolls and convenient food to take on the go that can be put in the freezer.  This one is a winner!

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Collection of Ham Posts from Baking to Leftover Ham Recipes UPDATED

Photo Source:  The Seasoned Mom

Baked Ham has always been on the holiday menu in my home.  Now that I am cooking for one, I still make a baked ham for myself.  The solution is either having lots of ham for delicious ham meals or buy a smaller ham.  I buy a smaller ham and still have ham leftovers.

The following is a list of videos and links to ham related content: 

How much Honey Baked Ham is needed per person?

Pineapple Glazed Ham - The Seasoned Mom

How to Make Spiral Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar Caramel  
America's Test Kitchen

How to Make a Honey Baked Holiday Ham

Food Wishes

How To Make The Perfect Honey Baked Ham

Mr. Make It Happen

Slow Cooker Glazed Ham

Leftover Ham Recipes from The Kitchen Community.org

Leftover Ham Recipes from Taste of Home

Leftover Ham Recipes from The Pioneer Woman

Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole

Ham-and-Cheese Croquettes

Rita's Sweet Holiday Baked Ham

Double-Duty Heavenly Citrus Ham

Slow Cooker Ham from All Recipes

Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham from Sip and Feast

Homemade Honey Glazed Ham

Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham from Mr. Food

Crockpot Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Ham from Jo Cooks

How to Carve a Ham from Taste of Home

Buttermilk Biscuit Ham Pot Pie

Ham & Egg Pockets

 

MORE TO COME!

Buttermilk Biscuit Ham Pot Pie

 

Photo source:  Taste of  Home

"This pot pie is probably the coziest way to rework leftovers. The addition of fresh fennel, tarragon and homemade biscuits really takes this dish to the next level."  Comment from Taste of Home

There is something about a pot pie topped with biscuits that I love so much.  Those biscuits look delicious and so does the whole pot pie.  The biscuit recipe is worth looking into! Looks like a winner to me.

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Lemon Cake

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"This four-layer lemon cake uses lemon juice, lemon zest, a sweet-tart lemon syrup and a lush cream cheese frosting to make sure there's a sunshiny taste of citrus in every bite."  Comment from Taste of Home

A super lemony cake with cream cheese frosting sounds like an awesome cake!!

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Come-Home-to-Mama Chocolate Cake

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"You’ll spend less than a half hour whipping up this cure-all cake that starts with a mix. Sour cream and chocolate pudding make it rich and moist, and chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate make it decadent comfort food at its finest."  Comment from Taste of Home

This cake would be outrageous warm out of the oven with chocolate ice cream on top.  Looks like the ultimate chocolate cake in my opinion!

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Italian Cream Cheese Cake

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe year-round."  Comment from Taste of Home

Delicious looking cake.  Buttermilk sounds interesting in this cake.

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