Oven Bake

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 2 hr

Here is a colorful dressing that is baked alongside—rather than inside—the turkey.

Roasted fries complete this quick take on fish and chips.

This filling is definitely not peas and hard carrots and tough chunks of chicken. Instead, there are sun-dried tomatoes and shiitake mushrooms with flavorful pieces of thyme-seasoned chicken. And best of all, the individual pies can be assembled a day ahead, leaving only the baking to be done before sharing them with the family.

One great thing about this lasagna is that the noodles don't need to be pre-boiled. The dish has a lot of liquid (in the form of sauce) and goes into the oven covered, so the noodles get cooked perfectly as the lasagna bakes. Add a green salad, and serve some Chianti or California red Zinfandel with the main course.

Serve these hot or at room temperature.

Here's a hearty and satisfying "Mexican lasagna" that comes together quickly.

Complementary ingredients give the yams a deliciously sweet and tart flavor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Toasted walnuts and oven-roasted onion add great flavor to this lovely winter salad.

Low-fat mozzarella cheese makes this a rich-tasting dish for brunch or a simple supper.

Regular button mushrooms are a nice substitute for the portobellos in this side dish.