Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
A hearty mix of lentils and vegetables makes a delicious filling for this meat-free shepherd's pie; prep ahead by making the filling and potato topping separately, then assemble and bake.
Mexican-Style Lasagna
This Mexican casserole layered with tortillas is easy to assemble, combining ingredients with fresh greens like cilantro and spinach for layers of flavor; assemble ahead and refrigerate, then bake.
Eggplant Parmesan
A crowd-pleasing dish that can be made in advance; assemble ahead or follow the recipe for freezing up to three months for a convenient meal.
Mild Curried Lamb Casserole With Almonds
A riff on the South African dish bobotie, made with ground lamb and fragrant spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger, creating a lively, non-creamy, non-cheesy casserole.
Honeynut Squash, Leek, and Brie Gratin
Assemble this elegant gratin the night before and bake for dinner; the combination of honeynut squash and brie is unexpected and delicious.
Chicken-and-Polenta Puttanesca Melts
A super-fast casserole-like dish using precooked polenta and quick-cooking chicken cutlets for a comforting dinner with minimal prep time.
Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole
A quick-cooking casserole needing only 20 minutes to bake; prepare the meat sauce ahead or prep the entire dish the night before for a speedy weeknight meal.
Cheddar-Topped Shepherd's Pie
A hearty dish that's easy to put together; make the meat filling and mashed potatoes a day ahead, refrigerate separately, then assemble while the oven heats.