Guests will RAVE over this cheesy and delicious baked ziti that will feed up to 20 people and is make ahead, freezer friendly, and SO easy to make. This Best Baked Ziti for a crowd truly is a winner. It won first place in a "Chopped Competition" that Zane and I entered with some friends. It is always a HUGE hit when we serve this to guests. It is one of our "go to" dishes to serve at a small group gathering or party. ...
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Greek Baked Ziti
This Greek Baked Ziti is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for making ahead, freezing, and saving for a party or large gathering. When I saw this Greek Baked Ziti, a Southern Living 2015 recipe, I decided to give it a try. I doubled the recipe, made it ahead, and froze it about a month ago. I thawed, cooked and served it last week at our small group, and it was a huge hit. This dish was inspired by pastitsio, a Greek lasagna. Fresh lemon juice and a touch of cinnamon add a ...
My Favorite Make Ahead Recipes for Christmas
Take the stress out of holiday meal planning by making some of my favorite make ahead recipes for Christmas entertaining and family gatherings. I love love love make ahead recipes, especially during the holidays! When my freezer and fridge are full of casseroles, cakes, quiches, pies and marinaded meat, I am in hospitality heaven:-) Even drop-in company is welcome if I know I have food to pull out as needed. ...
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
This rich, cheesy, super easy eggplant parmesan is the perfect party food, calling for only 4-ingredients and a quick stint in the oven. Folks rave over this recipe!!! I love serving Italian food at parties, and this easy eggplant parmesan is one of my favorite go-to recipes. It is the perfect party food as it is simple (4-ingredients), easy (just assemble and bake), and delicious (folks rave over this dish). ...
Ricotta Pound Cake
This ricotta pound cake is moist, dense, and loaded with flavor~one of the best pound cakes you'll ever make! When I saw Giadia's recipe for ricotta pound cake, I couldn't wait to try it (with a few adaptations). I think ricotta is one of the best kept secrets in cooking. Ricotta adds moisture and texture to baked goods that is simply incredible. Some of the best pancakes I've ever eaten had ricotta in them. They were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. While we are on the subject, Ricotta ...
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
White cheddar mac & cheese is a twist on tradition with large tubular pasta and a rich, decadent sauce made with aged white cheddar. This white cheddar msc & cheese is a yummy, kicked up a notch cheesy pasta that it huge on flavor. My sister-in-law made this for a family dinner, and I couldn't wait to get the recipe. The sharp aged white cheddar is key to the rich, tangy cheese sauce. Resist the urge to buy anything pre-grated; it won't yield the same result. Also, don't be ...
13 Savvy Make Ahead Recipes To Simplify Holiday Cooking
With the countdown to Thanksgiving, it's crunch time in the kitchen! To help make cooking less stressful, I'm sharing 13 savvy make ahead meals to cook now~serve later this week (or next month for Christmas dining). All are easy, family friendly, Tarence approved favorites! By now, most of us have our Thanksgiving meal planned and ready to execute. But what about the other meals surrounding the holidays? After the grand Thanksgiving feast, real life continues. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Life ...