My hubby loves Italian food and wanted me to make baked ziti. I found this recipe and I am so glad I did! I used half ground beef and half hot Italian sausage, two jars of the Bertolli mushroom and garlic sauce, Sargento 6 cheese Italian shredded cheese, and added a few extra spices and fresh garlic. Per the suggestion of other reviewers, I mixed the pasta with the meat sauce before spreading it in the pan. This makes way too much for a 9x13 dish. I used a deep 4 quart baking dish. I baked the ziti for 40 minutes and then took the foil off and baked it for another five minutes or so. I know the sour cream sounds a little different, but don't leave it out. It made the ziti so creamy. Also, I would recommend using regular sour cream, not low fat. This is a very rich dish and can't be a regular week day dinner, but will definitely go into the recipe book. I am already looking forward to making it for my in laws.

Reviewed On: Feb. 19, 2007

These are really good. I used a coffee cup to guide me as I cut the flour tortillas and this worked perfectly. I baked the tortilla shells for a few minutes prior to filling them with the mixture. I simplified them by adding only black beans, cheese, and chopped jalapenos to the tortillas as they baked. After they came out, hubby and I added guacamole, sour cream, and salsa to our liking. Hubby loved them and has asked for them several times since I first made them.

Reviewed On: Jan. 21, 2007

I usually make my Mom's recipe for white chicken chili, but have always found it too much like a soup, rather than a chili. Tried Cha Cha's last night and it was fantastic! Maybe it's not quite as thick as chili, but it's really close. I put in 2 1/2 cans of navy beans and then smashed up the other 1/2 can, which helped to thicken it. Also, I used 2-3 teaspoons of the jalapenos and green chilis, rather than the amount called for. In addition, rather than chicken broth, I used store-bought chicken stock. I also cooked it for an hour, rather than the time called for. When it was done, I spooned it in individual bowls and hubby and I added cheese and sour cream to our liking. This was fantastic, only takes one pot to make, and will definitely be made again in our house!

Reviewed On: Jan. 21, 2007