Casual Family Fare

Cheesy Roasted Green Beans

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

We recommend choosing a broiler-safe platter for this side dish, so it can be served straight from the oven, keeping the delicious melted cheese intact.

¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
¼ cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Garnish: crushed red pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bread crumbs to a small bowl; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, toss together beans, garlic powder, salt, parsley, dill, black pepper, red pepper, and remaining ¼ cup oil until well combined. Place beans in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.

4. Bake until beans are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove beans from oven; place on a broiler-safe serving platter. Sprinkle with cheeses. Increase heat to broil. Broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Garnish with red pepper, if desired.

Classic Pot Roast

MAKES ABOUT 8 SERVINGS

A traditional roast simmering away in the slow cooker is just about as comforting as you can get.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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