Baked Ziti Cheesy Baked Ziti with Marinara and Ricotta Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) jar marinara sauce 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley (optional garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg until smooth. Toss the cooked pasta with half of the meat sauce. In the baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, spread the ricotta mixture evenly over it, then top with remaining pasta and sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 525 kcal | Servings: 8 servings #bakedziti #pastaalforno #italiancasserole #familydinner #cheesylayers #comfortfoodclassic #homemadepasta #pastabake #weeknightdinner #zitimeal #easyitalianrecipes #ovenbakedpasta #ricottarecipes #mozzarellalove #heartycasserole #onepanmeals #italiandinner #sundaydinnerideas #quickitalian #cheesycomfort Layers of melty cheese, savory sauce, and baked pasta perfection This Baked Ziti is everything you want on a cozy night in.

Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings Sticky Sweet & Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly Glazed Chicken Wings Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Lime wedges (optional, for serving) Directions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to coat. Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. While the wings bake, combine hot pepper jelly, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the jelly melts and the mixture becomes a smooth glaze. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat. Once wings are cooked, toss them in a large bowl with the glaze until fully coated. Optional: Return wings to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lime wedges if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 375 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenwings #spicyrecipes #hotpepperjelly #gamefood #easyappetizers #spicyglazedwings #stickywings #ovenbakedwings #crispywings #homemadewings #wingsfordays #boldflavors #partyfood #tailgatingrecipes #sweethotwings #easychickendinner #weeknightmeals #chickenlove #fingerfood #heatandflavor Turn up the heat! These Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings are the perfect balance of sweet and fire! Sticky, bold, and finger-licking good!

Korean BBQ Chicken Wings Sticky Korean BBQ Wings with Sesame and Scallions Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For the Korean BBQ Sauce: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon water Garnish: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 2 green onions, thinly sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with salt, pepper, cornstarch, and vegetable oil until evenly coated. Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger, honey, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove wings from oven and toss in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until well coated. Return wings to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanbbqwings #stickywings #gochujanglove #chickenwingrecipes #asiandinnerideas #bakedchickenwings #koreanfusionfood #easyappetizers #gamefood #partywings #sweetandspicychicken #wingsfordays #sesamechicken #boldflavor #ovenbakedgoodness #chickendishes #wingnight #asianflavors #crispyandsaucy #umamibomb Sticky, spicy, and bursting with flavor – these Korean BBQ Chicken Wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection and coated in a luscious gochujang glaze!

Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole Old-Fashioned Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake Just Like Mamaw Made Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping) Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Stir in the uncooked rice until evenly combined. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Nestle the raw chicken breasts into the mixture, spacing evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and check rice for doneness. If needed, add a splash more broth and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. (Optional) Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and return to oven for 5 minutes until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickencasserole #mamawrecipes #oldfashionedcooking #southerncomfortfood #easyfamilydinners #ricebake #chickenandrice #homestylemeals #cozycasserole #ovenbakedgoodness #creamycomfortfood #nostalgicrecipes #southernkitchen #cheesyoption #onepanmeal #heartybakes #classicfamilymeals #chickendinnerideas #easycomfortdishes #wholesomeandwarm This creamy, comforting Chicken and Rice Casserole will take you straight back to Mamaw’s kitchen! So easy and nostalgic — just like she used to make.

Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole Creamy Baked Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole with Mushrooms and Herbs Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice blend 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice blend and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45–50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until soft. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, shrimp, sour cream, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Stir gently to combine. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through and top is golden. Garnish with parsley before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #shrimprecipes #wildricecasserole #seafoodbake #comfortfooddinner #easycasserole #bakedshrimpdish #weeknightmeals #homemadecasserole #creamyshrimp #glutenfreedinner #mushroomcasserole #shrimpandrice #familydinnerideas #cheesycasserole #shrimpcomfortfood #easyshrimpbake #ovenbakedrecipes #savorycasserole #heartymeals #makeaheadmeal This creamy Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole is packed with juicy shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and herby flavor! Cozy, hearty, and easy to prep ahead!