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August 2016 Cooking Challenge: Casseroles

8K views 61 replies 21 participants last post by  planethoff 
#1 ·
We have all made and eaten a casserole a time or two. We take them to potlucks, church functions, to comfort a sick or hurting friend after a loss and most importantly to feed our family.

Most have a creamy component (insert the ubiquitous can of cream of whatever soup) that makes it appealing, some are vegetarian, most have meat and many have a crunchy topping. Let's stay away from the canned stuff, it's too easy to make your own.

So get out your baking dishes and turn the oven on.
 
#3 ·
It was 103 degrees F this afternoon, and you want me to turn on the oven and bake something for hours?

Seriously, a good choice, lots of room for creativity here. I'll work on something that doesn't involve canned tuna, green beans and a certain type of onion.

mjb.
 
#4 ·
I love cooking in my creuset so this will be great when I get back to the states later this month!  Question though, not really sure what a casserole is NOT.  Is a stew a casserole?  A one pot meal?  Is lasagna a casserole for example?  Casserole is not a word that I am familiar with in day to day lingo so a little clarification would be helpful!
 
#5 · (Edited)
I love cooking in my creuset so this will be great when I get back to the states later this month! Question though, not really sure what a casserole is NOT. Is a stew a casserole? A one pot meal? Is lasagna a casserole for example? Casserole is not a word that I am familiar with in day to day lingo so a little clarification would be helpful!
Well... I've been in trouble over this before. In America, casseroles are often considered to be dishes 'baked' in the oven and aren't necessarily in a gravy or sauce. These are dishes that I would call 'bakes'. In the UK, casserole usually means a dish cooked either in the oven or on the hob in one pot which has a gravy component - a stew is more or less the same as a casserole in the UK.

For example, if you look at the dishes listed as casseroles on this link, in the UK they would be called bakes or pies (definitely not casseroles!).http://www.marthastewart.com/275541/easy-casserole-recipes#206812

If you look at the recipes listed as casseroles on this BBC UK link you will see that mostly they are 'stews'. Beef Bourguignon would be a classic example.http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/casserole
 
#6 ·
To me a casserole is a one dish meal, baked in the oven.. I don't want to turn this into what is and what might be a casserole discussion.

Stew is not a casserole. If you are lucky enough to have your mom's or grandma's old cook books, thumb through them, I bet there is a wealth of information there. Google is also your friend, there are 38,500,000 hits on the word casserole.

This PBS series is where I got my inspiration for this month's challenge, give it a watch.

http://www.pbs.org/food/features/a-chefs-life-season-3-episode-7-casserole-says-plenty/
 
#7 ·
To me a casserole is a one dish meal, baked in the oven.. I don't want to turn this into what is and what might be a casserole discussion.

Stew is not a casserole. If you are lucky enough to have your mom's or grandma's old cook books, thumb through them, I bet there is a wealth of information there. Google is also your friend, there are 38,500,000 hits on the word casserole.

This PBS series is where I got my inspiration for this month's challenge, give it a watch.

http://www.pbs.org/food/features/a-chefs-life-season-3-episode-7-casserole-says-plenty/
No problem. I was just clarifying that in the UK (possibly in Europe?) the word means something different and @Koukouvagia seemed to want some clarification too. The judge's word is final. And I'm more than happy to go with the American definition of a casserole. Shepherd's Pie might be coming up in that case! /img/vbsmilies/smilies/smile.gif
 
#11 ·
First off @chefbuba I ADORE Vivian Howard. I saw that episode of "A Chef's Life"

and I loved that analogy of casseroles, Southern Style.

Second, even the word casserole I like, it makes me think of cassoulet, of which I still have not made.

So here we are


Our new landlords do not cook and work outside of the home

late on Tuesdays, so I contribute/share weekly with something.

A Tuna Casserole (yeah, I know so shot me), one for upstairs and one

for downstairs:

½ lb. Barilla Whole Wheat Medium Shells

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

4 Tbsp. Butter, divided

1 C. minced Onion

1 C. minced Celery

½ C. minced Red Bell Pepper

1 Tbsp. Flour

½ C. Dry White Wine

½ C. Chicken broth

1 C. Half and Half

1 C. frozen Peas

2 seven ounce cans of Tuna, drained and flaked

1 ½ C. Bread Crumbs

VERY ONO!
 
#12 ·
According to wiki "Types of casserole include ragout, hotpot, cassoulet, tajine, moussaka, lasagne, shepherd's pie, gratin, rice or macaroni timballo, and carbonnade."
To me a casserole is a one dish meal, baked in the oven.. I don't want to turn this into what is and what might be a casserole discussion.

Stew is not a casserole. If you are lucky enough to have your mom's or grandma's old cook books, thumb through them, I bet there is a wealth of information there. Google is also your friend, there are 38,500,000 hits on the word casserole.

This PBS series is where I got my inspiration for this month's challenge, give it a watch.

http://www.pbs.org/food/features/a-chefs-life-season-3-episode-7-casserole-says-plenty/
You never know, we're all from different parts of the world on the forum so I want to be sure. My grandmother is a little old greek lady who has never cooked anything in the oven in her life so it's a little different haha. I'll be sure to stick something in the oven this month though and you be the judge.
 
#15 ·
Casserole spells use of leftovers sometimes so since eggplant was.99/lb and I had leftover gyro meat, sausage, etc. I made an eggplant casserole - aka - lasagna. I made a ragu from leftover meats and veg along with some other goodies and assembled the dish and baked till golden brown on top - delicious.


 
#18 ·
K~Girl, nothing wrong with a tuna casserole, I made one the other night, using the last of my home canned albacore. Tasty!
Oh my gosh buba! That would be a~maz~ing! I hope that we get to SEE that!

I love casseroles, they're so simple, easy and homey.

Here's another that I make alot :

Hatch Green Chile Relleno Casserole

1 ½ 27oz. cans Hatch Whole Green Chiles
4-6 C. shredded Colby Jack Cheese
1 C. Whole Milk
¼ C. Flour
¼ tsp. Baking powder
5 Large Eggs
8 oz. Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
½ tsp. Cumin powder
½ tsp. Oregano



Surprisingly tasty really, with NO TORTILLAS ... this does well at large gatherings,

as does actually ANY Casserole!
 
#19 ·
My inspiration was aloo gobi which is an East Indian potato and cauliflower dish. I definitely took some liberties for my variation. Such as... I turned it into a casserole. I used coconut milk. I used sweet potatoes instead of russets. I used fresh turmeric instead of dried ground. I added chicken and sweet white corn. I sprinkled it with matzo..Other than that, not much :~)

Made a paste out of garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro stalks. Toasted some coriander seeds, then ground them and added to the paste. Moistened the paste with coconut milk for a wet masala. Briefly sauteed a whole serrano that i had slit lengthwise on one side. Added some cumin seeds. sauteed briefly and then added the masala. Cooked it about 2 minutes until it darkened a bit and thickened. Added the chicken. After a minute or so, I added the cauliflower, sweet potato, and corn. Stirred and added coconut milk. Then poured into a casserole dish. Topped it with some crumbled matzo. Put the lid on and popped it into the oven. Pulled the lid off for the final 15 minutes. When it came out of the oven I sprinkled it with chopped cilantro.


 
#22 · (Edited)
I'm a bit like koukou's grandma as I do all my cooking on the stovetop. Gonna have to give the oven a try this month.....
Yeah, casseroles aren't exactly in my wheelhouse, but I am enjoying the opportunity to explore unfamiliar territory. In a hour or so I am going to once again jump in with both feet. Wish me luck!

One thing I learned during my last casserole experiment, turn the oven on early. It takes way longer to preheat than I thought LOL.
 
#24 ·
The inspiration for this one was a Turkish eggplant and lentil stew that I have made in the past, although it has neither eggplant nor lentils in it.

I made a spice mix of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, bay leaves, and cumin. I used some to season some diced chicken thighs which I then sautéed. I added onion and garlic and sautéed a bit more. Then I added cauliflower, chickpeas, and kale and swung briefly.

I took some thick cut steel rolled oats and ground them in a mortar and pestle. Added them along with the remaining seasoning mix and some pomegranate molasses to my stock which was a 3/1 ratio of chicken stock and duck demi. Mixed it in with my previously sautéed items.

Poured it into a casserole dish and popped it into the oven. When I pulled it out of the oven, I sprinkled it with a chopped mixture of toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro stems, celery leaves, and parsley.


 
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Stan is from Louisiana. I have modified the original so if this is not the best it is my fault, not Stan's.

When I make chicken and sausage jambalaya I start by boning a chicken and made a stock with the bones. While that simmers I prepare the rest.
[h2]Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya[/h2]
4 Tablespoons butter, melted

1 pound smoked link sausage, sliced

2 pound de-boned chicken cut into ¾ inch cubes

2 cup onions, diced

2 cup celery, diced

2 cup bell pepper, diced

2 Tablespoon garlic, minced

1 cup tomato sauce

4 cup tomatoes, chopped

5 cups chicken stock

3 cups uncooked rice

1-2 Tablespoons minced sage

1 Tablespoon granulated garlic

1 Tablespoon granulated onion

Salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in large skillet or dutch oven. Brown sausage, and chicken, Add onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, cook until tender. Add tomato sauce and remaining vegetables. Remove from heat. Add chicken stock and rice.. Bake uncovered in a 350° oven for 1 hour. Test rice for doneness.

Serve with creole sauce.

Any combination of shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, chicken, sausage or ham is good.

This recipe fits a ½ size deep hotel pan. I commonly use a ½ disposable.

Creole Sauce (for Jambalaya)

4 Tablespoons butter

1 cup bell pepper, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 Tablespoon garlic, minced

1 cup onions, chopped

1 ¼ cups chicken stock

1 can tomatoes, chopped

1 cup tomato sauce

½ Tablespoon dried oregano

½ Tablespoon granulated garlic

½ Tablespoon granulated onion

Salt and pepper to taste

Tabasco Sauce to taste

Melt butter. Add onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until onions are transparent. Stir in stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 20-30 minutes. Also good served over many other dishes.
 
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@Jimyra nice dish, very intense! I have 2 questions. Does the creole sauce cook with the chicken or is it a condiment that you keep in the fridge? Also, why do you add granulated garlic and onion when there is already fresh in the recipe? Does it add texture or flavor?
 
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