Broccoli Rice Supra Casserole

Heat your oven to 350°F. In my Tbilisi kitchen, we'd use fresh sulguni, but this American comfort food calls for what it calls for — sometimes you work with what your Brooklyn bodega provides.

Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté the diced onion until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. This is your flavor foundation — don't rush it.

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cream of mushroom soup and cubed Velveeta. Stir constantly until the cheese melts completely into a smooth sauce. Keep the heat low — you don't want this breaking on you.

In a buttered 8x8 baking dish, combine the sautéed onions, thawed broccoli, cooked rice, and cheese sauce. Mix everything together until well coated.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving — even American casseroles deserve a moment of respect at the table.