Camille Laurent

Camille Laurent is the pen name of the Recipes Loft editor, who keeps her personal identity private. Camille plans, writes and edits the recipes and cooking guides on the site, with a focus on practical family cooking: weeknight dinners, make-ahead breakfasts, soups, side dishes and holiday baking.

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82 Recipes

Six twice-baked potatoes topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and chives on a rustic plate.
Side Dish

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cream Cheese

Russet potato shells stuffed with a creamy cream cheese and cheddar mashed filling, topped with more cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions, then baked again until golden and melty.
  • 75 Mins
Bowl of refried beans topped with crumbled cheese, cilantro and jalapeño slices on a wooden table.
Side Dish

Quick Refried Beans from Canned Beans

A quick refried beans recipe made with canned pinto beans, sautéed onion and garlic, and warm broth for a creamy, flavorful side ready in about 20 minutes.
  • 15 Mins
A bowl of golden orange-infused rice with a spoon, surrounded by fresh oranges on a wooden table.
Side Dish

Orange Rice (Easy Citrus Rice Side Dish)

A fluffy, citrus-infused rice side dish made with fresh orange juice and zest, sautéed onion, and butter, simmered in one pot until tender and bright in color.
  • 25 Mins
Bowl of tomato rice garnished with cilantro, served with a spoon and lime wedges on a wooden table.
Side Dish

Easy Mexican Rice with Salsa

This easy Mexican rice with salsa is a one-pot side dish made with rice, salsa, broth, and simple seasonings, ready in about 35 minutes.
  • 25 Mins
Bowl of cooked wild rice with a wooden spoon, thyme sprig, and salt dish on a wooden table.
Side Dish

How to Cook Wild Rice (Stovetop Method)

A simple stovetop method for cooking wild rice until tender and chewy, using a simmer-and-rest technique that works with water or broth.
  • 50 Mins
A cheesy broccoli and spinach casserole topped with crispy onions, served on a plate with a spoon.
Side Dish

Broccoli Spinach Casserole (with a French Onion Twist)

A creamy, cheesy broccoli spinach casserole made with steamed broccoli, well-drained spinach, sour cream, and melted cheddar, baked until golden and topped with crispy fried onions for a French onion twist.
  • 35 Mins
A sliced chicken pot pie reveals creamy filling with peas, carrots and celery on a rustic plate.
Dinner

Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Crust

A chicken pot pie with a homemade butter crust and a thick, creamy chicken, carrot, celery, and pea filling that slices cleanly.
  • 45 Mins
A bowl of creamy chicken and dumplings with carrots and celery sits on a wooden table near a spoon.
Dinner

Chicken and Dumplings (Creamy, From Scratch)

Tender shredded chicken, sautéed carrots, celery, and onion, and fluffy drop dumplings simmered together in a rich, creamy homemade gravy — all made in one pot from scratch.
  • 40 Mins
A steaming bowl of cabbage and rice soup with ground meat and carrots sits on a wooden table beside bread.
Soup

Cabbage Soup with Rice

A hearty one-pot cabbage soup with rice, ground beef, carrots, and a savory tomato broth, ready in under an hour.
  • 35 Mins