9 Tips for Cooking in Bulk for a Large Dinner Party

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Worried you might not have enough food for your guests? Does the thought of preparing a giant meal cause you to break out in hives? Cooking for a big group should be an enjoyable experience, rather than one that throws you into a panic. Find our top tips for cooking in bulk for large dinner parties now on Foodal.

Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna: Rethink Dinner with This Delicious Mashup

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This pepperoni pizza lasagna is a mash-up of two of your favorite Italian recipes, all in one giant casserole dish. The combination features ground turkey, a tasty blend of spices and fresh herbs, and plenty of cheese. It’s one of those dinners that will have everyone running to the dinner table. Get the recipe now.

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini with Lemony Herbed Ricotta

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Nothing says comfort like a mouthful of marinara and melty cheese. Our eggplant rollatini features tender grilled slices of eggplant spread with herby ricotta, rolled to perfection, and baked until bubbly. Read more to reveal how this glorious dish comes together, and you’ll be serving up an Italian feast in no time.

Make a Quick Dinner with Mini Mushroom Lasagna Cups

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Mini vegetarian lasagna cups are the perfect way to get big lasagna flavor without all the work. Line a muffin tin with wonton wrappers, and fill them with a hearty mixture of sauteed mushrooms and onions, cheese, and marinara or pesto sauce. Have dinner on the table in under 40 minutes. Get the recipe now on Foodal.

Lasagna, for One

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Need a simple solution for dinner when you’re the only one at home? Maybe you’re going out of town and the freezer’s full? You won’t have any leftovers – or worries – when you make lasagna for one in a skillet on the stovetop. You don’t even need to turn on the oven or boil water. Get the recipe now, on Foodal.

Short on Time? Make this Vegan Mexican Lasagna in Under an Hour

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Comfort food and Mexican Cuisine both sound good to you? Can’t make up you mind about which you want for tonight’s dinner? Now you don’t have to choose! Have a go at this tasty Mexican Lasagna recipe. Made in under an hour, this spiced up recipe has flavors that just keep on coming.

Mighty Meaty Lasagna for Weeknight Wins

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Lasagna is something of a Christmas tradition in Tim’s family, and meaty tomato sauce is one in mine, so last weekend we combined the two for a meaty, cheesy lasagna good enough for a festive family gathering on Christmas Day. We spent most of the afternoon making it—first the sauce and then assembling the lasagna …

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