eat well on a budget with easy recipes from Jessica Fisher
Enjoy a flavorful breakfast or brunch with this Italian Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole. It’s very make-ahead, making it a great way to start the day. Do you wake up hungry each morning but find yourself not really wanting to expend much effort in the kitchen? Do you wish there was something quick and filling […]
Overnight Casserole is one of the easiest you can assemble. No need to boil the noodles, just stir together all the ingredients and chill overnight. Top with bread crumbs and bake. You’ve heard about Overnight Breakfast Casseroles, but what about the overnight casserole you serve for lunch or dinner? This dish is inspired by one […]
Breakfast Casseroles are one of the easiest ways to serve the morning meal. Cook one pan to serve them all. Check out these best breakfast casseroles you’ll want on repeat. The morning meal can be a day-brightener. Especially if it’s easy to make, and better yet, make-ahead. Breakfast casseroles fit the bill perfectly. Typically egg-based, a […]
What are the best casseroles? Well, that depends on your tastes. But, no matter what you like, casseroles are the best for using pantry staples and making dinner easy. I don’t know about you, but I consider a casserole to be ultimate comfort food, and more importantly, the BFF of the home cook who needs […]
Black Bean Pot Pie is an interesting twist on your standard savory pie. Meatless yet packed with flavor, the flaky crust is filled with beans, peppers, onions, and cilantro. Are you looking for a dish that is meatless yet still packed with flavor? Affordable but still fun? Easy to prep and also freezer-friendly? This Black […]
Dinner comes together quickly and easily with this one-dish dinner of chicken, vegetables, and rice. Your family will gobble down this Chicken and Wild Rice Bake. Don’t you just love being able to throw ingredients in a pan, slide it in the oven and walk away? There are so many other things you’d rather do […]
A creamy, cheesy, chicken filling accentuates these Creamy Chicken Stuffed Shells. Make a double batch to freeze for another time. Such a great comfort food! Ready to fill your freezer with deliciousness? These Creamy Chicken Stuffed Shells are just the ticket! The filling is a luscious cream cheese, chicken, mozzarella concoction, specked with green onion […]
Chili Stacks, a quick tortilla casserole, is an easy and economical dish to pull together. You can assemble it and cook it in less than 30 minutes! Hungry? Short on time? Not looking to go back out? That’s when you need a quick and easy recipe that comes together with regular pantry ingredients. No need […]
Crockpot Enchiladas are packed with flavor and make for easy prep. Let the slow cooker do all the work so you can enjoy a fantastic dinner. Chances are you’ve got a few kitchen servants at your disposal to help you save time in the kitchen. I know I do. A dishwasher. An instant pot. A […]
This Mexican lasagna recipe is a great twist on a traditional lasagna recipe that your family is sure to gobble up. With pepper jack cheese and salsa, this spicy Mexican lasagna is sure to please all. They weren’t kidding (whoever they are) when they said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” When you need something, […]
Chicken Pot Pie is a sure-fire favorite at my house. Flaky, buttery crust surrounds chicken, vegetables, and a delectable homemade gravy for delicious comfort food. Years ago when I had my second baby I was surrounded by good cooks who spoiled me once the baby was born. This Chicken Pot Pie was one of those […]
This freezer-friendly, curried chicken and broccoli casserole is fully homemade. No canned soups or packaged mixes in this Chicken Curry Casserole. Just good, real food. So, casseroles get a bad rap. They’re considered dated, unhealthy, unhip. The reality, though, is that casseroles can be delicious. Many casseroles will pluck at the chords of nostalgia in your […]
Enchiladas, that classic combination of tender corn tortilla, savory sauce, melting cheese, and a succulent filling, make for a great meal. You can vary the fillings, cheeses, and sauce to keep things exciting. Try these enchilada recipes and see! Wondering what to make for dinner? Don’t enchiladas sound delicious? Good thing for you, most enchilada […]
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole comes together quickly, freezes beautifully, and makes for a delicious and hearty main dish. Make a double batch so you can repeat the experience next week! Dinnertime can be a delicious time. Or it can be a headache. Sure, there’s the burger joint around the corner. Or the taco shop down […]
Hosting a crowd? Serve two big pans of homemade chicken enchiladas with freshly roasted chiles. No crowd? No problem. Stash one pan in the freezer for another time. Got a hankering for something hearty that can feed a large group without a lot of work? Looking for a dish that can be made in advance, […]
Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty, filling dish featuring meat, vegetables, and gravy under a fluffy bed of mashed potatoes. Bake this up for some ultimate comfort food. You ready for some good old fashioned, comfort food? Well then, Shepherd’s Pie is where it’s at. Tender veggies, hearty meat, luscious gravy, all topped with creamy mashed […]
This Easy Lasagne comes together easily and is very freezer-friendly. You’ll please all the crowd when you set this casserole on the table! For several years I subscribed to an organic produce co-op. At first it was really hard to make use of all the weird stuff they put in the box, but over time […]
Looking for a quick alternative to traditional, rolled enchiladas, something perfect for meatless Mondays? This Chile and Cheese Enchilada Casserole comes together simply for a quick and delicious meal. Poblano Chile Enchildas are one of our favorite meals. Spicy, roasted poblano chiles, wrapped in homemade corn tortillas and topped with a luscious salsa verde crema? […]
Let the slow cooker do the work for you with these lazy cook enchiladas. Simply layer beans, meat, tortillas, cheese, and sauce, for the simplest delicious Crockpot Enchilada. Enchiladas are a crowd-pleaser at our house. I have found a bajillion combinations of enchilada that my family fight over. (Go here and here for the delicious […]
Cheese Enchiladas are quick and easy to prepare, but they taste like something special. They are a delicious, meatless meal you can make in a snap, freezer-friendly and even worthy of packing for work or vacation. It was a busy weekend, so I didn’t spend Sunday afternoon prepping lunches for the week like I normally […]
