Blural Vomit

This is a broccoli casserole with a kick! Broccoli is baked with rice, onions, celery, cream of mushroom soup and processed cheese spread with Jalapenos.

Beautiful Planet

Instead of starting with a hambone (which you won't have unless you've just eaten a baked ham) and dried beans (which require significant soaking and simmering time), simply open cans of chicken broth and beans. Minced prosciutto instantly transforms commercial chicken broth into a ham-flavored soup base. Italian sausage reinforces the pork flavor and makes the soup substantial and satisfying. Mashing some of the canned beans thickens the soup and gives it the body of one that's been long simmered. Sauteed onions, carrots and celery add depth of flavor and ensure the soup's homemade feel.

This rendition of a classic dish of shrimp baked in butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley, is even better with the help of Dijon-style mustard.

Great and green, this light gelatin salad made with pears and reduced fat cream cheese and whipped topping is a staple at any holiday meal in our family.

In this recipe for make-ahead mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream and butter combine to make this rich and delicious casserole perfect to serve along side meat, poultry or fish.

This is a healthy loaf that makes great lunchbox sandwiches. Also great with soups, stews, and baked beans!

Mill Valley (San Francisco)