I usually hate casseroles and don't ever make them. Except my moms tuna one during Lent because it has homeade biscuits on top. This was just as comforting as that. I am pregnant with my fourth and this was easy as pie. I did add 1/2 c extra water and 1/4 c extra milk because I used uncooked long grain rice. I cooked at 35O covered for two hrs and uncovered for the final 10 minutes. It was perfect. I didn't have chess food so I topped with kraft sliced cheese. Was so good I am going back for seconds.

Reviewed On: Aug. 18, 2011

this was amazing! Didn't alter anything in the sauce, but did add sautéd onions and peppers. Once I added the orzo to the sauce I did add fresh chopped spinach until it wilted. Unbelievable. I made this in a tight pinch budget wise, time wise and for our meatless Monday. I think I'll make this again on a night when I can add shrimP or scalloPs :) delish!

Reviewed On: Aug. 1, 2011

These are easy and come out good every time. I did make some changes to suit my family. But, even as is they are really good. If the review says it's bland it's because the spices are old. Spices loose their flavor after a month or so on the shelf. My spices were fresh and doubling it was too spicey. This comes from an Indian family, so we eat lots of spicy curries and this was too much doubled. Perfect as is. I added, 1/4 c sour cream, added 1/2 teaspoonn vanilla, and subbed milk for the water, increased pumpkin to 1 cup and baked at 350 (took 5-10 min longer). 375 at 20 minutes made them rise really well in a dark pan. One cup of choc chips was plenty. Two was way too much. Even as wrote the easiest and best muffins I've made, this comes from a woman who has her own baking business! Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed On: Dec. 28, 2010