Creamy Orecchiette with Spinach, Artichokes, and Bacon
Orecchiette pasta, known as "little ear," comes from Southern Italy. It works well for sauces, which collect in the pasta's concave shape.
Spicy White Bean Casserole with Calabrian Chiles
Gigante beans give this casserole substance, but cannellini beans work too.
Shawarma Casserole
According to Molly, crunchy toppings are essential for texture contrast with soft fillings. So don't forgo the pita chips on top of this Middle Eastern-inspired casserole recipe.
Chinese Take-Out Chili Crisp Casserole
To make a Chinese hotdish that reflects her heritage, Molly uses pantry items--black bean garlic sauce, Chinese sausage, and chili crisp--to create layers of flavor.
Dill Chicken Everything Bagel Biscuit Hotdish
In place of a pastry crust this chicken casserole is topped with biscuits showered in salty, garlicky everything bagel seasoning.
Apple-Fennel Ham and Egg Casserole
Our Test Kitchen describes this egg casserole as tasty and hearty, but still light. Save the fennel fronds for a photo-worthy garnish.