Bow Tie Sausage Casserole

If you love a hearty Italian pasta dinner loaded with savory meat sauce and plenty of melted cheese, this Bow Tie Sausage Casserole is a recipe you will want to make again and again!

Made with ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, garlic, marinara sauce, and tender bow tie pasta, this comforting casserole brings all those classic Italian flavors together in one delicious dish.

What makes this baked pasta so special is the combination of two kinds of meat, a rich tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, layers of shredded mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan cheese.

The bow tie pasta catches all that wonderful sauce, and everything bakes together until hot, bubbly, and cheesy.

This is an easy family-style meal that works beautifully for Sunday dinner, potlucks, busy weeknights, or whenever you are craving a satisfying homemade Italian meal.

Serve it with a loaf of crusty Italian garlic bread and a fresh salad, and you have a dinner everyone will look forward to!

Tortilla Crunch Wraps

If you love the combination of seasoned meat, melted cheese, fresh toppings, and a crispy tortilla, these homemade chicken or beef crunch wraps are going to become a family favorite!

They're inspired by the popular fast-food crunch wrap but are easy to make right in your own kitchen with simple ingredients and your favorite Mexican-inspired flavors, and are perfect for using up leftovers.

The best part about making crunch wraps at home is that you can customize every single one.

Fill your tortillas with seasoned ground beef, tender chicken or another cooked meat, gooey cheese, crunchy chips, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and your favorite sauces.

Fold everything into a neat little package, then toast it in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie

There is something special about a homemade pumpkin pie made from scratch, especially when you start with a fresh sugar pie pumpkin.

This classic fall dessert has a wonderful old-fashioned flavor, a creamy texture, and all those warm spices that make pumpkin pie a favorite for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, and cozy family dinners.

While canned pumpkin is convenient, making your own pumpkin puree from a fresh sugar pie pumpkin brings a little extra love to this traditional dessert.

Sugar pie pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and generally less stringy than the larger pumpkins used for carving. Their naturally rich flavor makes them a wonderful choice for homemade pumpkin desserts.

If you have never made pumpkin puree from scratch, don't let the extra step intimidate you. With a little preparation, you can turn a fresh pumpkin into a beautiful homemade pie that tastes like autumn in every bite.

It's really not that difficult; getting the pumpkin cooked is the first order of business, and I do mine in a slow cooker overnight in water.

Another family favorite during Thanksgiving week is a delicious Classic Pumpkin Roll filled with cream cheese for dessert; it's a must on our holiday table.

If you really love pumpkin desserts, also try our no-bake Easy Pumpkin Fluff Pie along with our delicious Pumpkin Frappuccino.