Cheddar Cottage Pie
Jan 18, 2010
This indulgent pasta can be thrown together even on the busiest weeknight. Mushrooms cook faster when spread over a large surface, so choose your largest nonstick skillet. Top with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan, if desired.
Ancho chili powder has a kick, so for sensitive palates, substitute chili powder, which is much milder. Serve with a dollop of sour cream to cool things off.
Jan Domshy tells us via the Internet that, like so many of us, she counts on ground beef in the freezer for quick, hearty skillet suppers like these saucy sandwiches. "I had to make up a quick batch when I had to feed a bunch of hungry guys pronto after we poured concrete!" she says. "It is ready really fast." She improvises, too, adding canned beans or chili sauce from the pantry to accommodate a crowd.
Garden-fresh green beans and new potatoes smothered in basil pesto makes this an irresistible pasta entree. Makes a great potluck and picnic dish.
This combination of two appetizer classics – creamy crab rangoon and crispy stuffed mushrooms – is a perfect bite of retro heaven. These are nearly as hot as molten lava when they come out of the oven, so you'll have to resist the urge to pop one into your mouth right away. Let them cool for a bit first.
