Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Posted on October 28, 2025October 23, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Sausage tortellini soup is pure comfort food. Few things in life are as delicious as cheese-stuffed tortellini, the star of the show in this soup. When paired with Italian sausage, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese, there’s no denying how robust the flavors are. Crucially when it comes to weeknight cooking, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to execute, which means you can have a delicious, truly satisfying dinner on the table and still have time to spare in the evening.

Ingredients for Sausage Tortellini Soup

Italian sausage: Sub for vegan chorizo or another type of vegan sausage if you follow a plant-based diet.
Onion: Let the onions get tender and translucent before adding the garlic and other ingredients. This will add depth and flavor to your soup.
Garlic: Take the time to mince your garlic (and add more as desired). Mincing allows for a more even distribution of flavor.
Reduced-sodium chicken broth: Be sure to use reduced-sodium broth, as this will help you control the amount of salt.
Fresh spinach: Any fresh green will work if you don’t have spinach on hand.
Refrigerated cheese tortellini: The savory flavors from the cheese and pasta are what really make this soup hearty and delicious.
Parmesan cheese: Note that you can add the rind from your hunk of Parmesan to the soup while it cooks. This will add a salty, complex flavor and thicken the broth.
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional): While optional, crushed red pepper flakes add a nice heat. Just make sure you go easy at first and increase as needed.

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20 Crescent Roll Appetizers To Get This Party Started

Posted on October 27, 2025October 23, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Canned crescent roll dough is the building block for some of the best shareable dishes. It’s the fundamental ingredient in turnovers, baked brie, pinwheels, stuffed rolls, and party-pleasing crescent rings. In other words, if you need to make a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to share and put together, canned crescent dough is the secret weapon you need to keep stocked. Scroll through the gallery for our best-loved crescent roll appetizers. Once you serve these at a party, your guests will want to eat them again and again.

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Chicken Pozole Verde

Posted on October 27, 2025October 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

There are many variations of pozole, a traditional hominy-based Mexican stew closely associated with the Pacific Coast state of Guerrero. Anya von Bremzen’s version, a green pozole, derives much of its flavor from tangy ingredients like tomatillos, cilantro, and green chiles. Use Mexican oregano here if possible — though its taste is similar to Mediterranean oregano, the Mexican variety has citrusy notes that better complement the other flavors in the dish. Although the pozole verde broth is delicious on its own, the toppings are arguably the best part.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three types of pozole? In Mexican cuisine, it’s common to find three types of pozole, including blanco (white), verde (green), and rojo (red). The latter two feature a blanco pozole base, which is then flavored with green or red sauces infused with additional ingredients like chiles.
What is pozole verde made of? Pozole recipes traditionally have a hominy-based stew with a source of protein, such as chicken or pork. The broth can be seasoned with chiles, tomatillos, and other spices like oregano. Pozole verde, or green pozole, will also include a green chile sauce, hence its name. Garnishes like fresh radish, cilantro, and lime wedges are common finishing touches.

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53 Cookies to Keep in Your Freezer for Craving Emergencies

Posted on October 26, 2025October 23, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the freezer—so you’re always only minutes away from homemade cookie bliss.

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This Chile Relleno Casserole Has Over 1,000 5-Star Reviews—and Counting

Posted on October 26, 2025October 27, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

n my opinion, September marks the true beginning of casserole season. Growing up on the East Coast, this is the month when the crew necks come out, the air turns crisp, and appetites start leaning toward warm, comforting meals.

Allrecipes contributor CLARISSA2 delivers the perfect recipe for this seasonal shift with a Chili Relleno Casserole—a cozy, cheese-filled bake that’s just right for cooler nights or whenever you’re craving something satisfying.

Chiles rellenos, a classic Mexican dish, is traditionally made by stuffing fresh or dried poblano peppers with cheeses like ueso panela, Queso ranchero, or Chihuahua, dipping them in a light batter, and frying until golden. Clarissa’s version captures all the cheesy, slightly spicy essence of the original, but skips the frying in favor of an easy oven-baked casserole.

With hundreds of five-star reviews, it’s become a cold-weather favorite in the Allrecipes community—and one we think you’ll come back to again and again, too.

How to Make Chili Relleno Casserole

You only need eight ingredients—canned whole poblano peppers, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, eggs, evaporated milk, all-purpose flour, milk, and enchilada or tomato sauce—to make the recipe. Simply layer everything in a baking dish, slide it into the oven, and let it bake until it transforms into a gooey, warm casserole.

Tips, Tricks, and Variations

Scroll through the comments on this Chili Relleno Casserole recipe, and you’ll find plenty of creative ways to upgrade and enjoy it. Here are some options:

Add extra protein. To make the dish more filling, sauté ground beef or shred some rotisserie chicken, then layer it in with the other ingredients before baking.
Swap the poblano. If canned poblanos aren’t available, try using canned hatch chiles or jalapeños instead. Fresh poblanos also work well—just roast them first to bring out their flavor and soften them before adding them to the casserole.
Get creative with the cheese. While the recipe calls for Cheddar and Monterey Jack, you can swap them out to better reflect the traditional version of chiles rellenos. Try using Queso panela, Queso ranchero, or Chihuahua.
Serve it with hearty sides. Readers love repurposing this casserole as leftovers by pairing it with rice, scooping it up with tortilla chips, or stuffing it into a burrito for an easy, next-day meal.

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20 Cozy Fall Casseroles You Can Make In Your 9×13 Pan

Posted on October 25, 2025October 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Sweater weather calls for cozy comfort food dinners that’ll warm you up from the inside out. That’s why we’ve rounded up 20 of our most delicious fall casseroles that come together easily in your trusty 9×13-inch pan. From classic chicken and rice suppers to hearty pasta bakes, you’ll want to make these crowd-pleasing recipes all season long.

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Potato Sausage Casserole

Posted on October 25, 2025October 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Delight in the comforting flavors of our potato sausage casserole—a dish that effortlessly blends homey tastes with simple preparation. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe promises to satisfy with its hearty flavor.

In just over an hour, you’ll be savoring the harmonious layers of tender potatoes, savory sausage and melty cheese. This brunch-friendly dish delivers a taste of home-cooked goodness with every bite.

Ingredients for Potato Sausage Casserole

Pork sausage: Pork sausage provides savory flavors for the casserole, complementing the creamy sauce and hearty potatoes.
Cream of mushroom soup: Undiluted, condensed soup adds creaminess, binding the ingredients together while enhancing the overall richness. If you want to avoid dairy, use a canned creamy mushroom soup made with non-dairy milk, or a homemade mushroom gravy for a fresher alternative.
Milk: Milk adds richness to the sauce mixture, ensuring a creamy consistency. This recipe calls for 2% milk, but you can substitute almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Chopped onion: Provides aromatic sweetness and texture to the layers of the casserole. Shallots or leeks can be used as alternatives for a milder onion flavor.
Potatoes: Peeled and sliced potatoes serve as the hearty base of the casserole, cooking to tender during baking. Substitute with sweet potatoes for a twist on the classic dish, adding a hint of sweetness.
Cheddar cheese: Shredded cheddar melts into a golden, gooey topping for the casserole. For a milder flavor, use Monterey Jack cheese, or vegan cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
Parsley (optional): Minced parsley offers a fresh garnish with visual appeal.

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The 1950s Cake Recipes You Need to Make Today

Posted on October 24, 2025October 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Go grab your apron! These 1950s cake recipes are as delicious today as they were decades ago. Find ideas for coconut cake, angel food, pineapple upside-down cake and more.

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Poor Man’s Casserole

Posted on October 24, 2025October 22, 2025 by Reluctant Retiree

Poor man’s casserole got its name because it’s made with inexpensive ingredients—specifically refrigerator and pantry staples that you likely already have on hand. And yet, this dish is one of the tastiest ground beef recipes my family has tried. Seriously, we kept going back for more!

I’d describe this casserole as casual lasagna. It’s made with similar ingredients like noodles, tomato sauce and ground beef. But instead of making neat, intentional layers like you would in a regular lasagna recipe, you toss egg noodles with cream cheese and sour cream and then layer them roughly with seasoned tomato meat sauce and plenty of cheese. The casserole comes out of the oven just as bubbling and melty, but without all the work!

Add poor man’s casserole to your collection of tried-and-true 13×9 casseroles—and make an extra one as a potential freezer casserole for meals down the road.

Poor Man's Casserole in a bowl, ready to serve — SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME

Ingredients for Poor Man’s Casserole

Ground beef: For this and every other ground beef casserole, learn how to brown ground beef so it’s flavorful and tender. This includes letting the pan get hot before adding the raw meat.
Tomato sauce: Make this casserole quickly with store-bought canned tomato sauce. For a more rustic texture, use homemade tomato sauce you’ve prepped ahead.
Egg noodles: Look for packages of quick-cooking, extra-wide egg noodles to layer with the meat sauce.
Sour cream: The noodles are coated in creamy sauce that’s part tangy sour cream.
Cream cheese: Cream cheese teams up with sour cream to coat the noodles. Remember to soften the cream cheese ahead of time (you can do it quickly in a microwave oven if you forgot).
Onions: Diced onions are cooked with the ground beef. You can chop a fresh onion or use convenient, frozen diced onions.
Garlic: Freshly minced cloves of garlic give the meat sauce plenty of flavor.
Seasonings: Some salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and an Italian seasoning blend are all you need for poor man’s casserole. Nothing too complicated here!
Shredded cheddar cheese: A blend of cheddar and Jack cheeses also works well here. Grate your own cheese (as opposed to buying bags of shredded cheese) and it will melt more smoothly on top of the casserole.
Parmesan: A little Parm on top adds a deliciously savory and nutty flavor to the casserole. You can use shaker Parmesan or grate it yourself.
Parsley: If you have it, a sprinkle of fresh, chopped parsley looks lovely as a finishing touch on the baked dish.