Johnny Marzetti . . . sounds like a guy who you owes you money! But it's actually one of America's classic casseroles. Welcome to my series Once Upon a Menu. Born at the Marzetti Restaurant in Columbus Ohio, its beefy, tomatoey, cheesy goodness was made to feed a crowd. I booze it up with a cup of Chianti — like a real Italian would! For more stories and recipes follow my Once Upon a Menu series on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @theinfinitefeast. 🍝 🍷 🇮🇹 🥩 🧄 🍄‍🟫 �

From Leone's Italian Cookbook, by Gene Leone (pictured below), 1967. 🍝 🇮🇹 🍝 🇮🇹 🍝 🇮🇹 Manicotti This favorite dish was often enjoyed by my very good friend—and a fine artist—Willard Mullin. 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 4 eggs 4½ tablespoons cold water Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Stuffing for Manicotti (see below) 3 cups Meat Sauce (page 91) ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Place flour on a pastry board and make a well in the center. Break the eggs into the well

King Ranch Casserole! Where the heck is it from? You'd think King Ranch, but nobody there will claim it! No matter, this Tex-Mex classic is one you should lasso. Save time with pre-cooked chicken, add Ro-Tel and condensed soups to bring it together, layer with tortillas, add plenty of cheese and bake 'till gold and bubbly! The name's a mystery. The recipe? A keeper. ______________________________ Here's a 2020 version of this recipe that includes even more history. 🥘 👑 🤠

To celebrate September, which is both National Potato AND National Mushroom month, I bring you these check-the-boxes recipes from Good Housekeeping's Around the World cook book, 1958. We have tempting Rakott Burgonya (Layer Potatoes) and Tejfeles Gomba (Mushrooms in Sour Cream). Mmmmm. 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄‍🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄‍🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄‍🟫 It's just like you're there. Thanks Hungarian man! Don't skimp on the paprika! 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄‍🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄‍🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄‍🟫

Beef "Olives”, from Good Housekeeping , London, 1957 🥩 🧅 🥕 🥔 🫛 🥩 🧅 🥕 🥔 🫛 " A beef olive is a traditional British/Scottish dish of thin beef slices rolled around a savory stuffing (like sausage, breadcrumbs, herbs, or haggis), tied into a small, olive-like shape, then browned and braised in a rich sauce . Despite the name, it contains no actual olives; the term refers to the final shape, with similar stuffed meat rolls found in many cuisines, known as involtini in I

When you've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, it's just what's for dinner. This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other original, tempting main dishes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today . 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (10 ounces) Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chiles, d

Mamma mia, this pizza casserole is next level! (Skip the anchovies if you're allergic ;-) ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other lip-smacking casserole recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today . Say hi to my next level pizza casserole demonstration model. ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 Next Level Pizza Casserole Makes at least 6 servings 12 ounces fusill

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A 7-layer dip with a 1950's casserole spin. 🥫🧅🥫🫑🥫🥳 7-Layer Casserole Talk about your one-dish meals! Here's one with no pre-cooking. Just put in the layers, pop it in the oven, and get set for some real raves from your family! Start heating oven to moderate (350 F.). Place these ingredients in layers in a 2-qt. baking dish with a tight-fitting lid: 1. 1 cup rice, uncooked 2. 1 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained 3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 1 8-oz. can HUNT’

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I am a huge fan of these six color Foraineam Oval Porcelain 10 ounce Ramekins with Double Handles! At press time they are currently available on Amazon ! Also on eBay at the moment . Happy shopping! They are great for microwaving casseroles, oatmeal, or heating leftovers, baking or heating almost anything in the oven (think potatoes au gratin!), and terrific simply for serving. Holly Morris on FOX5's Good Day DC liked them a lot. Here's a segment I did recently where they cho

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