10,000 ches recipes

Italian braised lamb and potatoes with pecorino cheese, red capsicum, and garlic simmered in stock until fork-tender. A make-ahead casserole that tastes even better the next day.

Leftover turkey and bacon cheeseburgers bound with eggs and cracker crumbs, pan-fried and topped with American cheese. A smart way to repurpose Thanksgiving turkey into a weeknight dinner.

Cream puff cake bakes a sheet of pate a choux as the base, then layers vanilla pudding cream cheese filling, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup on top. A pan-sized riff on the classic eclair.

Bacon, mushroom, and Monterey Jack egg casserole baked until golden and set. A crustless quiche-style brunch dish with scallions and celery salt that everyone asks for the recipe.

Creamy banana cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust, studded with chopped walnuts and drizzled with melted milk chocolate. A banana split in cheesecake form. Serves 10.

Another succulent beef dish made with mixed vegetables, tomato soup and macaroni.

Broccoli and cheddar egg custard baked in a crispy grated potato crust. No pastry needed for this vegetarian pie that's part quiche, part hash brown, all comfort.

Last minute chili using a packet mix with ground beef and tomato sauce, topped with sour cream, shredded cheddar, and chopped bell peppers.

Turkey Divan with layered broccoli spears under a rich butter-cream sauce and bubbling Parmesan crust. A classic casserole that puts leftover turkey to work.

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in a salty Parmesan and herb breadcrumb crust that shatters with every bite. Make-ahead friendly and feeds a crowd with 60 crispy pieces.

Crispy baked polenta triangles topped with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and Parmesan. A light, low-fat Italian appetizer with golden crunch and creamy center.

Good, inexpensive hearty meal although I would spice it up a little more probably with garlic and more onion.

Yogurt-marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with crumbled feta, fresh dill, and briny kalamata olives. A bright Greek-inspired dinner that's mostly hands-off and ready under an hour.

Chocolate yogurt cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust with semi-sweet chocolate in the filling and a glossy chocolate glaze on top. Baked in a water bath for a crack-free, silky texture.

Pennsylvania Dutch chocolate cake made with boiled chocolate, buttermilk, and baking soda, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Rich, dense crumb with old-fashioned charm.

Quick microwave ground beef casserole layered with egg noodles, cottage cheese, sour cream, and sharp cheddar over a tomato beef base. Comfort-food weeknight dinner in 25 minutes.