Casserole

This is the recipe given to me by Pierrette Lejanou. The addition of walnut oil at the last moment brightens the taste of the beans. Begin preparations two days before you plan to serve the cassoulet.

My Tater Tot hotdish has the body of a chicken pot pie, a dish that I loved growing up, long before I knew the existence of Tater Tot hotdish. But a close examination reveals that the only real differences are the subbing of chicken for ground beef and the use of a homemade cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom soup. I don’t think this will offend a hotdish purist.

This cassoulet is filled to the brim with white beans, lamb, garlic sausage, and smoked sausage (and breadcrumbs), but you can make yours with pork or ham, goat, or duck. Whatever you use, keep the proportions similar to those listed below, and you can’t lose.

All your efforts will be rewarded the moment you pull this custardy eggplant slathered in tangy sauce, and a crispy, cheesy top from the oven.

Plenty of bacon and a quick trip under the broiler adds salty, smoky crunch to this cheeky casserole version of the classic sandwich.

Elegant yet hearty, this homey dish with a fancy French name is perfect for Mother’s Day. Just don’t give away the secret: it’s much easier to make than it looks.

You won't believe this hearty, flavorful lasagna was cooked in just 15 minutes using a microwave.

A doubly crunchy topping marks a breakthrough moment for creamy roasted fennel.

With apple cider, Aleppo pepper, and thyme, this pretty dish offers a lighter take on your usual Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole.

When simmering the cream, make sure it's over gentle heat (if it over-reduces, it will break).

A pasta casserole recipe featuring chicken breast, pasta shells, tomatoes and cheese combined and baked to melt the cheese

"In a Southern family, there's always someone who makes one dish, one thing they're truly great at," says Tandy Wilson of City House, in Nashville, Tennessee. "These recipes tend to be 'talked,' passed down from cook to cook." That's the case with the chef's favorite sweet potato casserole, a dish inherited from his grandmother. Instead of the standard marshmallow topping, the recipe uses sorghum syrup for a rich, deep sweetness, and chopped roasted peanuts for a pleasing crunchy contrast. "Now every Thanksgiving," Wilson says, "it's my job to make Nana's sweet potato casserole."

Forgot to dry out the challah for this pecan-crusted brunch dish? Lay out slices on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in an oven set to 425°F until dry (about 8–10 minutes).

Created by Pamela Reed of Brooklyn Farm Girl.