Cabbage Caserole

Cabbage Casserole in a Dutch Oven

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - large Cast Iron Dutch Oven

1 Large Vidalia Onion, roughly chopped
1 Large Red Bell Pepper, roughly chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
4 TBS Butter
3 C Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 Large Cabbage, chopped, cooked and drained
1 C Italian Herb Bread Crumbs
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 C Half and Half

In the Dutch Oven on medium heat:
Butter, heat until melted.
Add:
Onion
Bell Pepper
Garlic
Sauce until tender.

Add:
Cabbage
2 1/2 C of Cheese
Bread Crumbs
Salt and Pepper
Toss well.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining Cheese.
Evenly drizzle the Half and Half over the Mixture.

Bake for 30 - 45 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Eggplant Gratin

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 2qt. Oval Cast Iron Casserole Dish or a Challow casserole, brushed well with Vegetable Oil.

2 Large Eggplants, peeled and chopped
1 large Sweet Onion, roughly chopped
8 TBS Butter, divided
2 large Eggs, beaten
3 C shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 C Crushed Ritz Crackers

In a saucepan on medium heat:
Cook the Eggplant until tender.
Drain, mash and drain again to remove most of the liquid.

In a skillet:
4 TBS Butter, heat until melted.
Onions
Sauce until soft.


In a large Mixing Bowl:
Eggplant
Onion
Eggs
Cheese
Salt and Pepper

Pour into the casserole dish.
Sprinkle evenly with the Crackers.
Dot with the remaining Butter.
Bake for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Zucchini Pie

Oh my gosh, another Zucchini recipe. It's like my overwhelming collection of Corn recipes. I just can't seem to get enough. I often contemplate giving up this Blog. I really enjoy it, but as I look back at the beginning when I stated that my reason for writing it was to pay homage to my Aunt Faye and share about 250 of my favorite recipes...... I have posted almost 1500 recipes. Just when I think I've seen them all, another one comes along. I spend hours researching my vast collection of cookbooks and family archives for additional recipes to post. I've decided that I love doing the research so my readers don't have to. They can simple reap the benefits of my work.

Zucchini Pie:

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - Oval 2 quart cast iron casserole dish....... or something equivalent, brushed well with Vegetable Oil. I just happen to have amassed a huge collection of cooking vessels to go along with the recipes. I have every pot, pan, tin, dish and gadget that it takes to create any recipe.

3 C diced Zucchini, unpeeled.
1 large Sweet Onion, roughly chopped.
1/2 C grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 C shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 C Vegetable Oil
1 C of Bisquick baking mix. If you don't have access to it, I reposted it at the end of this recipe.
4 large Eggs, beaten
4 TBS Fresh chopped Parsley
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large Mixing Bowl:
Combine all ingredients just until well combined and moistened.
Pour into the Casserole.
Bake 40 - 45 minutes, until golden brown on the top.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!


I decided to add this recipe as a separate post for friends that don't have access to the All American Iconic Bisquick Mix!


Homemade Bisquick Mix:

10 C flour
1/3 C baking powder
1/4 C sugar
4 tsp salt
2 C shortening ( Crisco) or any non refrigerated shortening

In a large bowl:
flour
baking powder
sugar
salt
Mix Well

Work the shortening into the mixture using a pastry blender or 2 forks until it forms a coarse crumble mixture.

Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months, unrefrigerated.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Zucchini Casserole

I seem to be on a new kick, Casseroles!
It's really an old kick.
I have a post titled: (Casseroles, a collection of my favorites. Over 25 recipes). You can search it on the blog.
I don't think that includes all of my casserole recipes that are on the blog.
I really do love Casseroles of any type.

This is the Bram that I use for Casseroles.

Zucchini Casserole:

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" X 9" casserole dish. I have an amazing clay dish from Pampered Chef. I also make it in my 2 quart Bram. If you're not familiar with Brams, research them. I absolutely love them.
Butter the casserole dish well!

1 1/2 C Shredded Swiss Cheese
1/3 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 TBS Fresh chopped Oregano
1 TBS Fresh chopped Basil
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Large Zucchini, 1/4" slices
5 Roma Tomatoes, 1/4" slices
4 TBS Butter
1/4 C finely diced Onion (I use a Sweet Onion)
1 C Italian Herbed Bread Crumbs

In a large mixing bowl:
Swiss
Parmesan
Oregano
Basil
Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
Set side.

Begin layering the casserole in the following order:
1/2 of the Zucchini Slices
1/4 of the Cheese
1/2 of the Tomato Slices
1/4 of the Cheese
Remaining Zucchini
1/4 of the Cheese
Remaining Tomatoes
Remaining Cheese.

In a skillet on medium heat:
Butter until melted
Add Onion and sauté until soft.
Add Breadcrumbs until all of the Butter is absorbed.
Sprinkle evenly over the dish.
Cover with foil.
Bake 25 minutes.
Remove Foil.
Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Squash and Sautéed Mushroom Casserole

When winter is at its coldest and there's snow on the ground there are a few recipes that I absolutely love to make. I like Chili, Macaroni and Cheese and any type of Casserole. Here's another favorite winter casserole.
It's February 27th and we have our first snowfall in Grapevine, Texas.

Squash and Sautéed Mushroom Casserole

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 11" X 7" Casserole Dish greased well with softened butter.

2 Large Yellow Summer Summer Squash
1 Large Zucchini
1/2 Pound of Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
1 C Diced Onion
2 TBS Olive Oil
2 C (8oz.) shredded Swiss Cheese
1/2 C Sour Cream
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 C crushed Ritz Crackers
1 TBS Butter, melted

In a large skillet on medium high:
Heat the Oil

Add:
Squash
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Onion
Sauce until tender.

In a large mixing bowl:
Squash mixture
Cheese
Soup
Sour Cream
Salt
Pepper
Gently stir to mix together.

Pour into the Casserole Dish.

In a small bowl:
Cracker Crumbs
Melted Butter
Mix well.
Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 25 - 30 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Vegetable Tian in a Cast Iron Casserole Dish

This is another version of a Vegetable Tian. I previously posted one that you can search.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - Cast Iron Roaster, a Rectangular or Oval Cast Iron Casserole Dish. They just need to be shallow, not a deep pot.

1/2 C Olive Oil
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 TBS Chopped Fresh Thyme
1 TBS Chopped Fresh Parsley
2 Zucchini, Sliced 1/4".
3 Tomatoes, sliced 1/4".
2 small Eggplants, sliced 1/4 ". (do not peel)
2 Sweet Onions, sliced
2 C Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated

In a large mixing bowl:
Oil
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Thyme
Parsley
Whisk well.

Add:
Zucchini
Tomato
Eggplant
Gently toss to coat well.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
During this time, shake the bowl a few times to distribute the Oil.

Drain the Oil from the bowl into the Cast Iron Dish.
Heat it on the stove over medium heat.
Add the Onions and salute them just until soft (about 5 minutes).
Remove the pan from the heat.

Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and spread them evenly in the pan. Reserve the Marinade.

Layer the remaining vegetables upright, in rows.
Start with a row of Eggplant, then a row of Tomatoes and then a row of Zucchini. (the rows start at the front of the dish and run horizontally across the dish.
Repeat the rows until the pan is filled from front to back.

Drizzle the remaining Marinade over the vegetables.
Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

Bake for 45 minutes. The top should be golden brown.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Cinnamon Bun Cake from Mom's Pantry Kitchen

Another great recipe from Mom's Pantry Kitchen.

http://www.momspantrykitchen.com/cinnamon-bun-cake.html

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!