casserole – Mama Toni's Family Recipes

Tamale Pie (naturally gluten free)

1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion chopped fine 1/2 bell pepper chopped fine. 1 jalapeño chopped fine (remove seeds and veins to reduce heat) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 can black beans, drained andContinue reading “Tamale Pie (naturally gluten free)”

Chicken pie

1 recipe for buttermilk biscuits OR 2 cups breadcrumbs. 1 whole chicken 2 onions diced 2 carrots diced 2 cups diced celery (include the leaves in the first cup) 4 carrots sliced 4 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 1 tsp poultry seasoning or thyme Salt and pepper Tabasco 2 tbsp sherry or white wine orContinue reading “Chicken pie”

Grandma’s lasagna-American style

I have just a couple tweaks like a little more cheese than it called for and I bloom the spices in the oil before adding the tomatoes. Because Italian sausage has a lot of flavor, the spice levels are pretty low for the amount of sauce. If using ground beef, taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.Continue reading “Grandma’s lasagna-American style”

Chicken in Rustic Tomato sauce

With all the home cooking I’ve been doing I find myself in a rut of the same old things, and I’m tired of expending effort to make new and exciting things. I wanted like a chicken cacciatore, but I didn’t want to work at it. This was very low effort, and the long time inContinue reading “Chicken in Rustic Tomato sauce”

Spinach (or greens) au Gratin

Two packages of chopped frozen spinach or greens (16 oz) thawed and squeezed of excess water 1 small onion finely diced 1 garlic clove minced 2 tbsp flour 1 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup parmesan 1/2 cup French fried onions or breadcrumbs olive oil, salt and pepper, Tabasco Preheat oven to 375. In large skilletContinue reading “Spinach (or greens) au Gratin”

Southwest chicken casserole

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs or combination of both * 12 ounces of salsa green or red or both* 1 tbsp olive oil 1 diced yellow onion 1 diced bell pepper 1 large can of red enchilada sauce (Las Palmas has both mild or hot. I use mild. Choose according to yourContinue reading “Southwest chicken casserole”