Recipe: Make-Ahead “Ham & Cheese” Breakfast Casserole — Brunch Recipes from The Kitchn

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We’re heading into prime brunch season, which means that brunch casseroles are about to enjoy their heyday. So I decided to revisit one of our most popular recipes ever, published several years ago for a breakfast bake with bread, pancetta, Gruyere, and eggs. I’m afraid I’ll sound horribly hyperbolic if I talk about this recipe too long: It’s rich, eggy, and unbelievably, incredibly delicious.

This is one to memorize, folks, and to pull out for in-laws and overnight guests. It may just be the very best brunch casserole I’ve ever made.

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Retro Recipe: King Ranch Casserole — Recipes from The Kitchn

Retro Recipe: King Ranch Casserole

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With all the hustle and bustle in our daily lives, I can’t think of anything better than stocking the freezer with a couple of homemade casseroles. There is something about these piping-hot, one-dish meals that can satisfy the weariest of souls. This from-scratch version of King Ranch Casserole gets rid of the cans and is destined to become a modern-day classic.

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Ritual & Rice Pancakes: How My Family Celebrates Easter in India — Easter Around the World

I grew up as a Catholic in India, and one of the holiest times of our year was Lent and Easter. In India Christian Easter (and Christian traditions in general) is probably even holier and a more important religious holiday than even Christmas, as it represents rebirth and renewal. It is a time to spend with family and friends, and has a host of traditions associated with it.

Here’s a peek into my family’s traditions of Easter in India.

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