Easy Baked Manicotti I never, ever make Manicotti because I thought it to be anything BUT Easy Baked Manicotti. I have always stuck to making stuffed shells, my recipe for that is linked here. Shells for me, were much easier to stuff then the long tubes of manicotti. But this EASY Baked Manicotti is so simple to make that it even takes less time than my stuffed shells. This recipe uses simple ingredients, like cottage cheese (creamier then ricotta) homemade (or jar sauce) mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and simple spices and herbs. The full, printable recipe is below, which you…
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Continue ReadingI had an idea for this recipe when my Mister asked me to make Eggs Benedict. After making it for him I started to think about an Easy Eggs Benedict Casserole that I could make ahead of time and throw in the oven when I am enjoying my coffee. I am a night owl so I love anything that I can make at night and that requires the bare minimum in the morning. I thought about how I would make this Easy Eggs Benedict Casserole using minimal,, easily accessible ingredients. It came together easily and was absolutely delicious. I could…
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Continue ReadingFull disclosure, my meatloaf recipe is not MY meatloaf recipe. It is the recipe my Stepfather’s Mom used and it is absolutely fantastic. It is one of those perfect meatloaf recipes that is not too dense and just enough onion and spice. I make it at least once a month and it is great the night I serve it and even better the next as sandwiches. I used to make this meatloaf casserole recipe ten years ago or more with a group of seniors I used to teach cooking to and it was one of our favorite recipes. I decided…
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Continue ReadingMister Tipsy and I are huge fans of Chicken Cordon Bleu but it is difficult and time consuming to make. As kids we both love the little frozen ones for an after school snack. We recently tried them again and they just don’t taste the same. You also rarely, if ever, see Chicken Cordon Bleu on restaurant menus. I came up with this recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole out of convenience and wanting to cure our craving for this classic recipe. This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe uses simple ingredients and has a delicious crispy topping using Ritz Crackers and…
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Continue ReadingI am a collector of vintage cookbooks and recipe binders. Some of my favorites are the church cookbooks that are a collection of old recipes collected from the members and printed and sold as a fundraiser. One recipe that I kept seeing repeated from these cookbooks was a Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole. Something about it intrigued me. After reading through the many recipes for this classic dish, I decided to put my own spin on it. This Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole can be assembled ahead of time for an easy weeknight meal, it is great for a party or potluck…
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Continue ReadingMy cousin made this for us the very first time and when she told us what was in it we were very hesitant to eat it. This Chicken Mirabella is a sweet and savory chicken dish that has olives AND prunes. Trust me, I know this sounds weird. But the flavors of this dish are one that you will not soon forget. It is perfect all on its own and even better with some crispy oven roasted potatoes. Here is what you will need to make the Chicken Mirabella: Ingredients 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, I cut mine into smaller,…
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Continue ReadingA lot of my recipe inspiration comes from my family. I have been blessed with a large family and our holidays are filled with food traditions and memories. One of my many Aunt’s, makes some of my favorite dishes. We call her Boo Boo Barb and some of you may be familiar with her Spaghetti Sauce. The Boo Boo Barb Spaghetti Sauce is one of my most popular recipes on the blog. Another recipe she makes that is a family favorite, is her Broccoli Cheese Casserole. It is practically the only way I will eat broccoli. This Broccoli Cheese Casserole…
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Continue ReadingFood brings comfort to many in difficult situations. It helps people who are suffering by nourishing them and taking a chore off their list when just breathing seems impossible. It helps people who know friends and family that are suffering by giving them something to do in order to try and bring comfort to people they care about in an uncomfortable situation. Recent events in my own life had me thinking and are the reason for this Taco Pie recipe. It seemed like a comforting recipe that was simple, inexpensive, easy to heat up and something that would keep well…
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