Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, your casserole just doesn’t come out of the oven in the shape that you intended it to. Instead of sending your supper to boot camp, follow these simple instructions for making the perfect mashed potato casserole this side of the Mississippi.

We know all you want is a creamy, rich, hearty casserole that your family will love. We want this too! That’s why we are happy to share this wonderful weeknight dinner dish with you. Warm, fluffy mashed potatoes mixed with creamy sour crime, savory chives, and scrumptious butter melt in your mouth! You’re going to be very pleased that you took our advice and made this meal.

Recipe courtesy of the New York Times.

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Quick Tip: Always spray your baking dish liberally with Pam to avoid sticking. This small step will also help you with the cleanup.

Here comes the bride, all dressed in meatballs… Wait. What? Wow, we are so impressed by this Italian Wedding soup that we’re getting our songs mixed up! This soup is a classic and for good reason: it tastes amazing! Paired up with a slice of crusty Italian bread, you have yourself the perfect cold day meal. Of course, my family chooses to nosh on this savory soup at any time during the year.

Have you ever had a soup that tastes so stinkin’ good you just have to go for a second or third bowl? This is that soup. We guarantee, if you happen to have any leftovers, you’ll be making a meal out of them the very next day. That is, of course, you don’t gobble them up during your Midnight snacking extravaganza.

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.

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When the craving hits, these Winger’s sticky fingers will be your go-to. A sweet and spicy combination makes for an addicting finger-licking sauce you’ll love.

Brown sugar, Frank’s hot sauce, and garlic powder combine for an easy-to-make sauce everyone will love. They don’t call these sticky fingers for no reason! Better get those wet wipes ready this one’s going to get messy. This recipe serves 4 and is ready in just 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight meal you’ll put on repeat.

Image courtesy of le creme de la crumb

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Fast-Making Meaty Deliciousness

Swedish Meatballs deliver a classic creamy and savory flavor and are really quick to make. I had some Swedish meatballs a few weeks ago at my usual tailgate spot, and I loved them so much, I just had to hunt down a recipe for them to share with you.

Fast-cooking recipes such as these are great for parties, tailgates, and midweek dinners. Just pair with your favorite pasta, and there you have it! These aren’t the Italian-style meatballs that most people are used to, but if you like savory and creamy sauces, you’ll really enjoy meatballs this way.

I think that you could practically drink this gravy. And yes, as the original recipe provider suggests, you may want to make a bit extra sauce if you are using broad egg noodles or something similar. This recipe is best if you have enough gravy that it can really soak into the pasta; that way, the savory flavor really takes hold, and you can make that great meaty taste stretch that much further.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Damn Delicious

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Quick tip: Serve with mashed potatoes.

Those Maryland crab cakes are a classic seafood treat, sure to be a winner as a part of any meal.  These Panko Maryland Crab Cakes have a crust strong enough to hold everything together but light enough to let that delicious savory crabmeat flavor shine!  They pair nicely with the Quick & Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce. I happen to love crab cakes.  It’s really hard to go wrong with that great crab flavor for a good seafood dish, either as an appetizer or as part of the main meal.

Sadly, it is possible to mess up crabmeat; the most common mistake is to mix it with something that drowns out its great natural taste.  This simple recipe deftly avoids that and is also kind enough to provide a great-tasting tartar sauce–no need to settle for the store-bought tartar, when you can make some yourself so quickly and easily.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Once Upon a Chef

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Quick tip: Make a double batch for a larger crowd (or just so you can have more yourself…)

These Salmon Croquettes With Creamy Dill Sriracha Dip make for a great party appetizer that people of all ages and tastes will love, but a hearty serving of them also makes for a good main course for a full meal at home.  That unique salmon flavor is still distinct enough in this dish to let you know that it is there, but it is balanced and subdued enough by the other ingredients that even people who aren’t exactly wowed by salmon will find flavors to enjoy.

I have to admit, my relationship with salmon wasn’t exactly love at first bite; it was more something that I grew to appreciate over time.  Even in the early days, though, well before I enjoyed salmon as much as I do now, I always liked salmon croquettes when Mother made them.  Yes, the salmon taste is still there, but it’s rather subtle; the other ingredients combine to yield a treat that is well balanced and has depth of savory flavor without being too overpowering in any given direction.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Pickled Plum.

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Quick tip: These are so tasty even without the dip!