This recipe omits a step by using uncooked macaroni

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • cottage cheese
  • dry mustard
  • cayenne
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • freshly ground black pepper
ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • whole milk

Good casserole…adding the cottage cheese helps make it creamy.

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • tomato sauce
  • diced tomatoes
  • ground beef
  • egg noodles
  • creamed cottage cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onions
  • grated sharp cheese

A quick and easy casserole that’s great paired with a salad. This is a “go to” dinner for me which I compiled from a couple different recipes.

ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • uncooked white rice
  • water
  • diced pimento
  • chicken breasts
  • ground black pepper
Belongs to SallyV Broccoli Gratin 

Baking the vegetables in crème fraîche means you don’t have to bother making a béchamel. The crème fraîche melts, and the cheese melts into it, without separating.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • broccoli florets
  • crème fraîche
  • grated Gruyère
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • panko crumbs
Belongs to SallyV Mashed Cauliflower 

This is a good substitute for potatoes if you are on a carb-restricted diet (use light cream cheese if you are.)

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4

This is a quick semi-homemade soup.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • beef stock
  • half and half
  • Worcestershire
  • dill
  • dried basil
  • thyme
  • Parmesan cheese

I haven’t tried this yet, but since I love tomato soup, I will soon. This is Giada’s recipe.

ready in about an hour and 5 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • bay leaf
  • crushed tomatoes
  • carrots
  • crème fraiche
  • Zest of one lemon

This is a good side dish rather than plain noodles. I usually omit the bouillon cubes, especially if I am serving with a beef dish. I like the noodles a little saucy, so I use more pasta water, butter & sour cream.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • egg noodles
  • 1+ T. sour cream
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • chicken bouillon cubes

This is almost like Thanksgiving dinner. Serve with mashed potatoes.

ready in about 365 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Swiss cheese
  • cream of chicken soup
  • Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing
  • Salt & pepper
  • boneless chicken breasts