Fra diavolo, which means "brother devil" in Italian, is really just a playful name for a spicy tomato-based sauce. This simple pasta dish has few ingredients but is big on flavors, with tangy tomatoes, earthy spices, and a big kick of heat. View this Recipe >

This fragrant, hearty meatball soup tastes as if it's been simmering on the stove for hours (when you've really just spent 20 minutes putting it together). Serve bowls of steaming soup with fresh crusty bread to mop up the broth. View this Recipe >

Pita pockets are a fun take on the standard barbecue sandwich, and though this recipe requires planning ahead to get the meat in the oven, the pitas come together in just minutes once the barbecue is nice and hot. View this Recipe >

A sweet-and-spicy bread casserole comes together in minutes with prepared French toast sticks and a decadent spiced egg-and-cream mixture. Even better? The casserole serves 12, so you can easily wow the crowd with little effort. View this Recipe >