With turkey now being just a memory until the next major holiday meal, new kitchen memories might be made by trying out a variety of casseroles.
Whether made in a skillet or cooked in the oven, this week’s recipes will fill any empty spots in the post-Christmas menu.
All leftovers may be frozen to be enjoyed at a later date.
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Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 cup diced onion
1 medium cabbage, shredded
1-29 oz. can tomato sauce or more
1 1/2 cups white uncooked long grain rice
2 cans beef broth
seasonings to taste
shredded cheese, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine ground meat, onion, tomato sauce, rice and cabbage. Add seasonings. Mix well.
Spoon into a roaster and pour broth over. Do not stir. Cover and cook for one hour. Remove lid, stir, add more sauce or broth as required. Add more seasonings if desired. Cover, return to oven and cook another 30-45 minutes. In the last 10 minutes, sprinkle the top with shredded cheese if using. Serve with sour cream. Leftovers may be frozen.
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Chicken and Rice Dinner
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips
1-10 oz. can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups frozen vegetable mixture (peas, corn, green beans, etc.)
Heat oil at medium high in large skillet. Add chicken strips and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add soup, water and pepper. Heat to a boil, stirring often.
Stir in rice and frozen vegetables. Top with chicken strips. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. Makes four servings.
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Barbecued Sausages
1 lb. breakfast sausage
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup tomato soup
2 tbsps. vinegar
1/2 tsp. chile powder
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsps. mustard
2 tbsps. worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water
Brown sausages slowly. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tbsps. of drippings. Add celery and onions and stir, cooking about 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients. When combined thoroughly, add sausages and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.
Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
