A chicken drumstick and vegetable soup named after the folk tale, with zucchini, cabbage and potatoes. The stone is optional.

Ground beef, Italian sausage, mushrooms and rotini in tomato sauce, layered with two cheeses and baked in a 9×13 dish.

A creamy slow cooker potato soup with bacon, carrots and celery, finished with heavy cream and partly mashed for body.

Raw broccoli and cauliflower with bacon and cheddar in a sweet, creamy dressing, chilled and ready for your next cookout.

A creamy one-pot soup with ground beef, potatoes, mixed vegetables and cheddar, ready in about 35 minutes.

Salted zucchini rounds layered with ground beef, tomatoes and mozzarella in an 8×8 dish, with tips to keep the layers from going …

A one-pot Southern soup of smoked sausage, potatoes, turnip greens and navy beans in a Cajun-seasoned tomato broth.

A creamy one-pot soup of browned sirloin cubes and Yukon Gold potatoes in beef broth, ready in about 35 minutes.

A no-bake cherry cheesecake in an 8×8 dish: graham crust, cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, and cherry pie filling or a …

A creamy egg noodle side with cottage cheese, sour cream, poppy seeds and parmesan, baked in one 9×13-inch dish.

A soft spiced applesauce cake with walnuts and raisins, baked in a 9 x 13-inch or bundt pan, with glaze ideas and …

Tiny pasta in a golden broth thickened with blended vegetables and Parmesan, plus how much pastina to use per cup of broth.