# 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. Before a recipe is published, Camille reviews it against the Recipes Loft editorial policy. Ingredient amounts must match the method, timings and yields must be realistic, and meat, poultry and egg dishes must state a safe internal temperature based on USDA guidance. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and labelled as an estimate. Every recipe follows the site's halal standard and names the ingredient it uses, such as turkey bacon or beef sausage. Spotted a mistake or have a question about a recipe? Use the contact page to reach the editorial team. Confirmed errors are corrected, and the page's updated date changes. ## 82 Recipes ![Six twice-baked potatoes topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and chives on a rustic plate.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/twice-baked-potatoes-recipe-with-cream-cheese.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=PSMRmH0i) Side Dish ### [Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cream Cheese](/side-dish/twice-baked-potatoes-recipe-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.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/quick-refried-beans-recipe.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=Gb_EA3tR) Side Dish ### [Quick Refried Beans from Canned Beans](/side-dish/quick-refried-beans-recipe/) 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.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/how-do-you-make-orange-rice.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=5LzdqBVe) Side Dish ### [Orange Rice (Easy Citrus Rice Side Dish)](/side-dish/how-do-you-make-orange-rice/) 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.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/easy-mexican-rice-with-salsa.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=NnT76Yt3) Side Dish ### [Easy Mexican Rice with Salsa](/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.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/wild-rice-and.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=y3JuxpjQ) Side Dish ### [How to Cook Wild Rice (Stovetop Method)](/side-dish/wild-rice-and-how-to-cook-it/) 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 steaming bowl of basmati rice pilaf with golden raisins and almonds, served with a spoon on a wooden table.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/basmati-pilaf-rice.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=MsAj_pzT) Side Dish ### [Basmati Rice Pilaf: The Fluffy, Aromatic Side Dish](/side-dish/basmati-pilaf-rice/) A fluffy, aromatic basmati rice pilaf made by toasting the rice in butter and simmering it in seasoned broth, perfect as a side for salmon, chicken, or lamb. - 20 Mins ![A cheesy broccoli and spinach casserole topped with crispy onions, served on a plate with a spoon.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/broccoli-spinach-casserole.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=d6lMo2sP) Side Dish ### [Broccoli Spinach Casserole (with a French Onion Twist)](/side-dish/broccoli-spinach-casserole/) 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 slice of vegetable quiche with leeks, carrots, and cauliflower sits on a plate with a fork nearby.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/vegetarian-savory-pie.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=HWPKALWf) Dinner ### [Vegetarian Savory Pie with Leeks, Carrots, and Cauliflower](/dinner/vegetarian-savory-pie/) A flaky, buttery crust filled with sautéed leeks, carrots, cauliflower, and spinach in a cheesy egg custard, baked until golden and set. - 55 Mins ![Steaming gravy is ladled over a plate of mashed potatoes on a rustic wooden table.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/cream-of-chicken-soup-gravy-recipe.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=6MhaKsK8) Side Dish ### [Cream of Chicken Soup Gravy (Homemade, No Can Required)](/side-dish/cream-of-chicken-soup-gravy-recipe/) A homemade cream of chicken soup gravy made with butter, flour, chicken broth, and milk, ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a canned-soup substitute in casseroles or as a gravy on its own. - 10 Mins ![A sliced chicken pot pie reveals creamy filling with peas, carrots and celery on a rustic plate.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/chicken-pot-pie-recpe.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=W5tASS7F) Dinner ### [Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Crust](/dinner/chicken-pot-pie/) 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.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/recipe-for-creamy-chicken-and-dumplings.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=bNEQ5iLJ) Dinner ### [Chicken and Dumplings (Creamy, From Scratch)](/dinner/recipe-for-creamy-chicken-and-dumplings/) 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.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_trending_recipes_tablet/public/recipe-images/cabbage-soup-with-rice.jpg.webp?h=72c21213&itok=Wp27YNLt) Soup ### [Cabbage Soup with Rice](/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 ## Pagination - [ Page 1](/contributors/camille-laurent.md "Current page") - [ Page 2](?page=1 "Go to page 2") - [ Page 3](?page=2 "Go to page 3") - [ Page 4](?page=3 "Go to page 4") - [ Page 5](?page=4 "Go to page 5") - [ Page 6](?page=5 "Go to page 6") - [ Page 7](?page=6 "Go to page 7") - [ Next page ›› ](?page=1 "Go to next page")