Casserole

You don't have to cook the lasagna noodles first - just assemble the dish, cover and bake.

With a holiday bird, these puddings would make a delicious alternative to traditional stuffing.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This comforting side dish is a love letter to the sweet tooth in all of us: Unpeeled sweet potatoes and bananas are roasted together, then peeled, pureed, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.

Easy and delicious. Sautéed breadcrumbs top a mixture of spinach, cheese, and sour cream.

The broth that accumulates at the bottom of this casserole is delicious spooned over the vegetables. Robiola, a fresh, rindless cheese from Italy's Piedmont, has a tangy richness that makes the dish particularly distinctive.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Accompaniment: Fresh Tomato Salsa