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.

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86 Recipes

A cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole in a baking dish with a spoon scooping a portion, beside coffee and chives.
Breakfast

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A hearty tater tot breakfast casserole layered with crispy tots, savory beef breakfast sausage, eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for make-ahead brunch.
  • 55 Mins
A spoon lifts a cheesy hashbrown casserole slice from a baking dish on a rustic wooden table.
Breakfast

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

A make-ahead hashbrown breakfast casserole with a pressed hash brown base, smoked turkey sausage, peppers, onions, and a cheesy egg custard, baked until golden and set.
  • 55 Mins
A steaming bowl of creamy broccoli soup topped with roasted florets and swirled cream, served with crusty bread.
Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup

A velvety cream of broccoli soup made with fresh broccoli, a butter-and-flour roux, broth, milk, and a touch of cream, ready in under an hour.
  • 30 Mins
A bowl of creamy potato soup topped with cheese, turkey bacon, sour cream and scallions, with a spoon resting inside.
Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A creamy loaded baked potato soup recipe made with oven-baked russet potatoes, a cheddar-cream broth, and toppings of crisp turkey bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
  • 45 Mins
A bowl of stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, rice, peppers and melted cheese sits on a wooden counter near fresh bread.
Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

A hearty one-pot stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and tomato broth that delivers all the flavor of classic stuffed peppers without the stuffing.
  • 40 Mins
A bowl of 15 bean soup with shredded smoked turkey, carrots and parsley on a wooden table near crusty bread.
Soup

Smoky 15 Bean Soup Recipe with Turkey

A smoky, hearty 15 bean soup made with a dried bean mix, a smoked turkey leg, smoked paprika, and vegetables simmered in broth until tender.
  • 100 Mins
A bowl of split pea soup with carrots, garnished with thyme, served with crusty bread on a wooden table.
Soup

Classic Split Pea Soup

A thick, creamy split pea soup made with dried green split peas, onion, carrot, celery, and herbs, simmered until rich and hearty with no soaking required.
  • 60 Mins
A bowl of taco soup topped with avocado, sour cream, cheese and jalapeño slices on a wooden table.
Soup

One-Pot Taco Soup Recipe (Ready in 40 Minutes)

A one-pot taco soup made with ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes, simmered with taco seasoning for a hearty, zesty dinner ready in about 40 minutes.
  • 30 Mins
A wooden spoon lifts a cheesy portion from a baked chicken casserole in a rustic dish.
Dinner

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A creamy baked casserole of shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese, topped with melted cheddar, mozzarella, and a buttery Ritz cracker crust.
  • 30 Mins
A wooden spoon rests in a cheesy chicken enchilada casserole on a rustic table near a sunny window.
Dinner

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A layered chicken enchilada casserole with corn tortillas, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly for an easy weeknight dinner.
  • 35 Mins