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Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty, earthy, robust stew that makes for a great one-pot family meal. It’s quick to make, and it’s surprisingly easy to put together, as well.

This creation is also often called hunter’s stew, but I think that the name “chicken cacciatore” just suits it better. There isn’t much in the way of complexity here, but it does manage good depth of flavor without any fancy methods and with only a modest time investment.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Craving Some Creativity

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This Sausage & Penne Pasta recipe brings the flavor with little hassle and only modest time investment. Just 3 steps and about 50 minutes yields a hearty meal. It’s great for any family meal but would also do nicely at potlucks.

One has to admire the versatility of pasta and sausage. For items that are so easy to use, they certainly do mix well with plenty of things. And with a little cheese to bind everything together, they do combine well with each other, particularly in casseroles.

Recipe and photo courtesy of AllRecipes.com

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This Chicken & Rice Casserole is versatile, hearty comfort food, great for family meals or potlucks. Baking time is about 45 minutes, with another 20-25 minutes needed for prep.

Mother often made a basic rice casserole as a side dish for her dinners, and simple though it was, it was tasty enough that I often asked for seconds. As it turns out, if you throw in some chicken and cheese into the mix, you have a rather savory and filling one-pan meal. Yum!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Aunt Nubby’s Kitchen

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Stir-fry is a great way to make a bit of an exotic-tasting dinner without investing a lot of time and effort. This Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe cooks in 25 minutes and just a few easy steps, meaning you can find the time and energy for it on even rather hectic weeknights.

I do love some stir fry. It’s just such a versatile platform and allows you to prepare a great meal with the flavors of another culture without having to spend forever in the kitchen or develop master chef-level cooking skills. This beef & broccoli dish is one of the simpler stir fry recipes that I make, but sometimes, simpler is just better.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Damn Delicious

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If you are looking for a side dish that is simple, healthy, delicious, and quick to put together, this recipe is just what you are looking for.

Ready in under an hour, this recipe serves up to four and is a healthy alternative to greasy and fatty side dishes.  These keep very well, so you may want to double down on the recipe for a little extra.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Naturally Ella

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This Butternut Squash & Creamed Spinach Casserole has the rich and filling flavor that make it perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, but give it a try, and you may find yourself making it for regular meals.  This recipe makes 8-10 servings, meaning you’ll have plenty of yummy leftovers if you cook it for a family meal.

Casseroles are usually not too difficult to put together, and they can be very satisfying and filling. The trick is having a variety of recipes at your disposal, so you don’t wind up making the same one or two all the time.  If you don’t really care for cheese, this recipe probably isn’t for you, but if you do, this butternut squash and creamed spinach casserole is a good option for breaking out of that food rut–and makes a great part of any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.

Recipe courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Use a 9×13-inch pan for this recipe.

Casseroles are rather convenient and often very flavorful, but not all of them exactly have a reputation for being extremely healthy.  If you are looking for a health-conscious, veggie-heavy casserole with rich flavor and creamy texture, this Healthy Spinach & Artichoke Casserole is an excellent choice! This is also a great way to make your kids eat their greens – with a recipe like this, it’s not going to be a problem!

I like spinach raw, in generous amounts in salad, and boiled artichoke with some salted butter is a nice treat, to me.  Not everyone is so keen on these vegetables in their basic or raw form, however, and after a while, they can be boring to eat by themselves.  Easy solution: mix them together with some cheese and bake them in a casserole.  Yummy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of iFOODreal

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Quick tip: You can make this ahead by freezing the dish assembled and bake from frozen, increasing baking time by about 15 – 20 minutes.