When I asked what was in her Ratatouille, Grandma said, 'Whatever I have in the vegetable drawer.' bell-peppers casseroles ...

I rediscovered Grandma's warm, creamy risotto as an adult, and now it is my favorite comfort food. cheese mushrooms ...

'It sure isn't like the canned stuff,' my mother said about Grandma's mushroom soup. Halloween mushrooms ...

This lemony chicken was one of Grandma's favorites, and she often requested it on her birthday. chicken chicken-breasts ...

Grandma's pasta recipe was perfect for my aunts, who wanted more vegetables and less meat. asparagus broccoli ...

With seven different vegetables in Grandma's primavera, Grandpa called it a 'garden on a plate.' asparagus broccoli ...

Grandma often made this dish for my dad. He loved the combination of pasta, beef, and mushrooms. beef bell-peppers ...

When Grandma served this filling, satisfying casserole, she didn't bother making an entree. casseroles for-a-crowd ...

beef herb mushrooms quick ...

If you cannot find sweet Italian sausages, or they are priced beyond your budget, you can use breakfast links and add 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds during the cooking in step 2. lemon ...

This dinner can be budget-priced if you prepare your own spaghetti sauce. Oil, garlic, canned tomatoes and herbs are all you need. Make a double batch and freeze half for later use. bell-peppers ...

Half-and-half cream is not only expensive on the food budget, it can also bust the calorie budget. Use canned skim milk thickened with 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch and save both money and calories. asparagus ...