Cozy Casseroles
Need some postholiday cooking inspiration? Turn to one of these casseroles. Served piping hot, the hearty layers of luscious ingredients can be assembled ahead, frozen, and baked “fresh” once they’re thawed for meals that are simple enough for weeknights and special enough for weekends. We’ve kept the recipes light on cheese, cream, and high-calorie ingredients so you can enjoy your comfort food without the guilt that usually goes with it. Leftovers taste pretty good too.
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Mac-and-Cheese-Style Cauliflower
Get all the creamy, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese—without the high starch content of macaroni. To make your own breadcrumbs, tear firm, fresh bread into pieces and whirl in a food processor or blender until crumbs form.
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German Cabbage and Potato Casserole with Caraway
Caraway-seasoned braised cabbage is traditionally served with mashed potatoes in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Here, we bring the two together in a hearty casserole.
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Tortilla Lasagna
This easy, crowd-pleasing dish is also a kid favorite. Toasting the tortillas before building the lasagna keeps them from getting soggy as the dish bakes. Feel free to mix things up with different beans, cheeses, or vegetables between the layers.
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Stuffed Grape Leaves Casserole
If you like stuffed grape leaves, you’ll love this casserole, which has all the flavors of the bite-size appetizers without all the rolling. You don’t have to parboil jarred grape leaves, but a quick dip in boiling water tenderizes them and removes some of their saltiness.
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Couscous Shepherd’s Pie
Ras el hanout is a spice mix used to season stews and tagines in Morocco. Its flavor and spiciness vary widely from brand to brand, which is why we recommend a range of amounts to use. Baking the prepared couscous on top of the stew gives it a fluffy texture
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Barbara, You can obtain protein through grains, lentils, beans, soy, quinoa, and nuts. Most plant sources along don't provide all the essential amino acids to make a complete protein, but when you pair grains with nuts you can obtain a complete protein. For example, lentils and rice combined equal a complete protein. Also, quinoa and soy, while plant sources, DO provide complete proteins when consumed by themselves.
lindsey mathes - 2012-12-08 15:47:46