recipes from the casserole queens make-a-meal cookbook by crystal cook and sandy pollock

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Mix and Match

100 Casseroles

Salads, Sides

and Desserts

The

CASSEROLE QUEENS

CRYSTA

COOK

&

SANDY

POLLOC

MAKEAMEAL


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Copyrigh 2013 by Sandy Pollock and Crysal Cook

Phoographs copyrigh 2013 by Ben Fink

All righs reserved.

Published in he Unied Saes by Clarkson Poter/Publishers, an imprin of heCrown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York.

www.crownpublishing.com

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CLARKSON POTTER is a rademark and POTTER wih colophon is a regisered

rademark of Random House, Inc.

Library of Congress Caaloging-in-Publicaion Daa

Cook, Crysal.

The casserole queens make-a-meal cookbook / Crysal Cook and

Sandy Pollock. Firs ediion.

pages cm Includes index.

1. Casserole cooking. I. Pollock, Sandy. II. Tile.

TX693.C645 2013

641.82'1dc23 2012046898

ISBN 978-0-7704-3680-3

eISBN 978-0-7704-3681-0

Prined in he Unied Saes of America

Book design by Rae Ann Spizenberger

Cover design by Rae Ann SpizenbergerCover phoography by Ben Fink

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Firs Ediion


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CONTENTS

THE CASSEROLE QUEENSARE BACK!

LET THE GOOD TIMESCASSEROLE!

CASSEROLESFOR ALL!

Favorite Classics

for the Whole Gang

INTERNATIONALCASSEROLES

Around the World

in Ate-y Days

DIETARY EXCEPTIONS MADEEXCEPTIONALLY WELL

Casseroles That Suit Your Life!


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NAME THATCASSEROLE!

In Seven Ingredients or Less

LETTUCE DISCUSSOUR OPTIONS

Iceberg! Straight Ahead!

SASSY

SIDESSide Dishes with Attitude

NAUGHTYDESSERTS

If Eating Dessert is Naughty,

Then We Dont Want to be Good!

STARTINGFROM SCRATCHFall in Love with

Your Kitchen Again!

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INDEX


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Hi, it s Crystal and Sandy,and were back for a secondhelping! Were the Casserole Queens, two dear friends who

are proudly front and center of a growing casserole move-

ment. We, along with thousands of other folks across the

country, are reviving this American mealtime staple with

fresh ingredients and updated flavors. Of course, we like to

throw in some kitsch and retro-chic style, to keep things

fun with a nod to the 1950s, when casseroles reigned

supreme. But these delightfully simple and wholesome

dishes are truly timeless and are the best way to put a

delicious, from-scratch meal on the table so that you can

actually sit down with your family at the end of the day.

As we kick off our second cookbook, were taking the con-

cept a step further, giving you great ways to add even more

spontaneity and flair to your meals. So grab your quirkiest

apron, grease up a casserole dish, and get ready for a fresh

new batch of hot-from-the-oven goodness thatll have your

family crowded around the table.

the

CASSEROLE QUEENSare back!


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ZUCCHINI LASAGNACitizens of Casseroleville, bow in the presence of the king of all baked dishes! This

recipe gets two thumbs-up not only for being gluten-free, but also

for allowing you to keep your blood sugar in check. By replacinglasagna noodles with thin layers of sliced zucchini, the carbs stay

low, but the flavor is still full and zesty. We suggest using a mandoline for even slices

and quick prep. Just be carefulthose things are sharp! Serves 8

1 Preheat the oven to 375F.

2 In a large straight-sided skillet set over medium heat,

heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the onion and red pepper

flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion istender, about 8 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking

up any large pieces with the back of a spoon, until brown

throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring the

mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer

until it thickens, about 20 minutes. Stir in the oregano and

salt. Let cool.

3 Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips (about

Biinch thick). Put 5 or 6 zucchini slices, overlapping slightly,

in the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with 1 cup ofthe sauce. Dot with Becup of the ricotta. Repeat the layers

twice, alternating the direction of the zucchini. Top with the

remaining zucchini and brush the top with the remaining

Beteaspoon oil. Dot with the remaining Becup ricotta

and season with the black pepper. Top with the Parmesan

cheese.

4 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbling

and the top is brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before

serving.

2Bctablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, finelychopped

Bcteaspoon red pepperflakes

1 pound ground turkey

1 (28-ounce) can dicedtomatoes

3 tablespoons choppedfresh oregano

2 teaspoons salt

2 medium zucchini

1 cup part-skim ricottacheese

Beteaspoon freshly groundblack pepper

Bccup freshly gratedParmesan cheese(2 ounces)

GLUTEN-FREE

DIABETIC FRIENDLY


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BROCCOLI SALADYoull be surprised how this tasty salad tricks many picky eaters into dining on

veggies! Crystals sister-in-law Ramona employs this salad to get her daugh-

ter Chloe to eat her broccoli. The trick lies in the combination of the fla-vorsthe raw broccoli pairs beautifully with salty bacon and a sweet and creamy dressing.

Serves 8

1 In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, green onions,

cranberries, and pecans.

2 In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and

sugar to make a dressing. Pour the dressing over the broccoli

mixture and toss well. Serve room temperature or cold.

6 cups fresh broccoliflorets, chopped

8 slices bacon, cooked andcrumbled

3 green onions, green partsonly, chopped

Bccup dried cranberriesor raisins

Bccup chopped pecans

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Bccup sugar

This dish can be made DIABETIC-FRIENDLY by substituting a

sugar substitute like stevia for the sugar. Take a look at the

guidelines on the sweetener package to know how much

to put in the salad, since something like Splenda is much

sweeter than sugar.

GLUTEN-FREE


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ROSEMARYBAKED HAMpage 78

BROCCOLI SALADpage 133

AUNT FANNIES CASQUASH CASSEROpage 148


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PRETZEL NUTNilla Cake

In he Souh, we call vanilla wafers nillawafers. Jus like we call pudding puddin.

Hmm . . . come o hink of i, be he person who invened Nilla wafers was from heSouh, as we souherners end o lose he exra pars of words so we can ge righ o

he good suff. This cake is all kinds of good suffvanilla wafers, peanus, and prezels

in one delicious desser. Try i and you jus may sar droppin leters and syllables like

a souherner. Who needs hem, anyhow, when your mouh is full of cake?Serves 8

1 Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole

dish with cooking spray.

2 In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar,brown sugar, and butter. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, vanilla

wafers, peanuts, and pretzels. Mix thoroughly. Pour the

mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

3 Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center

comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

4 Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator

for up to 1 week.

Cooking spray

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed dark brownsugar

Decup (1Bcsticks) unsaltedbutter, softened

6 large eggs

Bccup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

20 vanilla wafers, crushed

1 cup peanuts, chopped

1 cup thin pretzel rods,

coarsely chopped


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