Forget about the gloopy mayonnaise-laced pasta salads you know (and perhaps don't love). GZ's version features bright, fresh produce like cucumber and tomatoes, plus rotisserie chicken for heft and a simple red wine vinaigrette.

Unlike pies, which require gently rolling out the dough, Katie's cobbler topping comes together in two simple parts: a wet batter that she pours over the peaches and a sweetened cornstarch mixture that blankets the batter.

Once you set up the beef, fresh veggies and splash of red wine in the slow cooker, you can enjoy hours of hands-off cook time, thanks to the machine. When you're ready to eat, use the cooking liquid to create a gravy, then pour that over the meat for comforting results.  

Ready to eat in only 10 minutes, this stovetop macaroni and cheese indeed lives up to its name. Made with a trio of cheeses — cream cheese, cheddar and American — the sauce is the ultimate in ooey-gooey comfort.