Cooking Method: Baking

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Fagioli Al Uccelletto “Tuscan Baked Beans”

I serve these Fagioli Al Uccelletto “Tuscan Baked Beans” with the Italian-style Slow-Roasted Pork Roast with Oranges & Onions. They go perfectly with it. These beans are a typical dish from Tuscany, particularly in the Florence area.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Plum Galette

This rustic Plum Galette is the perfect summer dessert. The ripe plums are juicy and delicious and it takes only minutes to throw together. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Beef and Tomato with Zucchini Casserole

Here's another family-friendly weeknight meal. Your kids will love this cheesy casserole. It's also the perfect way to use up some of the zucchini in your garden.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Mixed-Berry Galette

One of Summer's greatest offerings is the abundance of berries. This Mixed-Berry Galette is a very quick and easy dessert. A galette is a French rustic, free-form tart made with a single crust. This basic galette recipe can be tailored to fit whatever fruit you have on hand.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Costco Chicken Bakes

One of Costco's most famous menu items is the Costco Chicken Bake, the object of a cult following. It's cheesy bread roll encasing a gooey mix of chicken, bacon and Caesar dressing. Somehow, it just works.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Tomato Gruyère Tart

This Tomato Gruyère Tart is an easy and incredibly delicious tart. Perfect for using up homegrown garden tomatoes. It only needs a few ingredients. You can also replace the Gruyère with some Parmesan or mozzarella.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

These Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms are deceptively simple to make. They are great for parties and get-togethers because they are not only delicious but also can be made ahead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Chicken Almondine

This Chicken Almondine casserole is simple to make, especially when you use rotisserie chicken. The sliced almonds add extra crunch to this fast and easy weeknight chicken and rice casserole.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Magic Bars

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe for Magic Bars. They are very similar to 7 Layer Bars. They are really quick and easy to make.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: Makes 24 Bars

Tomato-Lemon Tart

This Tomato-Lemon Tart is something my daughter Zoe made for brunch with her friends. Using frozen puff pastry makes this very easy. I think I could retire soon if she keeps this up!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings