Here’s an old-fashioned potluck favorite you don't want to miss out on: spaghetti noodles, ground beef, enchilada sauce, and cheese team up to form a hearty casserole.

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and saute 4-5 minutes, until just starting to soften. Push veggies aside and add chicken breasts or thighs. Cook 2-3 ...

Top with half of the meat and tomato mixture. Repeat layers and top with remaining meat and tomato mixture. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.

Many old-school cookbooks end recipes with this phrase, leaving home cooks to guess the right timing based on sight, smell, and feel rather than a timer. Here’s how to decode some of the most ...