Soft, chewy cake mix cookies made with whipped topping and rolled in powdered sugar for a crackled top.

Green beans in a smooth, garlicky cream cheese and mushroom sauce, baked under crisp fried onions, grated cheese and walnuts.

A from-scratch corn casserole: a quick cornmeal dry mix stirred into creamed corn, whole corn, sour cream and cheddar, baked golden.

Cauliflower, leeks and celery slow cooked in broth, blended smooth and finished with sharp cheddar and cream.

Tender red potatoes and sweet peas in a smooth white sauce with butter, onion and milk, ready in 40 minutes.

Creamy, chunky corn and potato soup with poblano and chile powder, finished with cotija, cilantro, lime and crema.

Browned smoked kielbasa, Russet potatoes, carrots, celery and corn in a creamy paprika broth, ready in 45 minutes.

Russet potatoes, eggs, celery and sweet relish in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing with sugar, cider vinegar and yellow mustard.

A creamy one-pot soup with ground turkey, pancetta, potatoes, fresh herbs and Parmesan, ready in 50 minutes.

A chuck roast with potatoes, carrots and onions baked in an oven bag with a pot roast seasoning mix, juicy and ready …

Slow cooker chicken chili with black beans, corn, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar and crumbled bacon.

A creamy potato soup with crisp bacon, seeded jalapenos, cream cheese and cheddar, ready in 55 minutes.