46 spring pan recipes

Mexican-style bow ties: hearty pasta salad with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar, and a zippy yogurt-salsa dressing, topped with crushed tortilla chips. Warm or cold crowd-pleaser.

This is really healthy and is a great way to lose weight.

Tuna crunch casserole with cubed potatoes, peas, and cream of mushroom soup topped with crushed potato chips. A kid-friendly retro classic with a crispy golden crust.

Microwave taco chicken casserole topped with crushed taco shells, cheddar, and olives over a stewed tomato base. A quick Mexican-style dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Mexican manicotti: pasta shells stuffed with beef, refried beans, and cumin, smothered in corn and picante salsa. A microwave-friendly fusion casserole on the table in under 40 minutes.

Individual baked corn custards with green onions and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Scaled for two, low-calorie, and elegant enough for a dinner party side.

Explore a different taste with this crockpot recipe that's easy to follow, and easy to enjoy!

Alligator Sausage & Crawfish Casserole: a one-pan Louisiana feast with crumbled gator sausage, smoked sausage, crawfish tails, and converted rice baked in tomatoes and creole seasoning.

Fowl gumbo with boiled chicken, okra, tomatoes, bell pepper, and celery in a rich brown gravy, finished with file powder. Serve over rice or cornbread for a true Southern bowl.

A scrumptious dish made with shrimp, tomatoes and celery that is best served over rice.

Microwave brown rice stew with knackwurst sausage, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and Italian herbs. A one-pot weeknight dinner that cooks entirely in the microwave in about an hour.

Cajun seafood gumbo with shrimp, lump crab, ham, and okra built on a dark cocoa-colored roux. Finished with file powder for authentic Louisiana flavor and body.

Homemade vegetable broth simmered with leeks, fennel, turnips, carrots, mushrooms, herbs and white wine. A clear, flavorful stock base for vegetarian soups, risottos and braises. Yields 8 cups in under an hour.

If you're having friends over for dinner, try this succulent chicken dish that will have them complementing the chef!

Roasted bell pepper rolls stuffed with tuna, capers, and parsley in a lemon-garlic olive oil marinade. An elegant Italian appetizer that can be assembled a day ahead.

A Bloody Mary in a bowl: smooth tomato soup with celery, horseradish, Worcestershire, and lime, spiked with vodka stirred in off the heat. The savory, boozy New Year's Day hair-of-the-dog, served warm in mugs.