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Limas & Franks
July 31, 2021 Lee
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Limas & Franks

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 37.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 50 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams dry large lima beans, (1 lb / 2½ cups)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 can seasoned tomato sauce, (8 oz / 227 g / 1 cup), Shortcut
  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2-3 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 500 grams quality hot dogs, (1 lb, about 8-10)
  • 113 grams sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into strips, (¼ lb)

Instructions
 

  • Soak beans in water in the fridge over night. When ready to cook, rinse beans, add to a pot and add 1½ quarts of boiling water. Simmer for 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are tender. Add salt to the water after 1 hour of cooking.
  • Drain beans and place in a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F).
  • In a bowl, mix together tomato sauce, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  • Pour sauce over the beans.
  • Slit hot dogs lengthwise, but not through the ends. Place a strip of cheese in each slit.
  • Arrange hot dogs on top of beans.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving based on the lima beans. I have seen dry beans on Lazada a few times but do not have the exact cost of them, they were pricey however. They show up on Lazada once in a great while.
Shortcut: Tomato Sauce.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Curried Eggs in Shrimp Sauce
July 29, 2021 Lee
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Curried Eggs in Shrimp Sauce

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 35.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs

  • 8 hard boiled eggs, peeled, Shortcut
  • ⅓ cup mayo
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can condensed cream of shrimp soup, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1 soup can milk, (1¼ cups)
  • ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Cut eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolks to a bowl. Mash yolks and mix in mayo and seasonings listed for the eggs.
  • Fill the whites with the yolk mixture, arrange whites in a 7x11 baking pan.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour. Stir in the soup and milk. Cook and stir until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in cheese and stir until it is melted in.
  • Pour sauce over eggs.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F).
  • In a bowl, mix together the crumbs and melted butter, sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving based on the soup, that flavor I have not seen in any stores I go to, maybe, just maybe, the larger western stores in the large cities will carry this. I will work on a Shortcut recipe for homemade cream of shrimp soup and will list that here when I have it perfected.
Shortcut: Hard Boiled Chicken Eggs.
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Salmon Macaroni
July 25, 2021 Lee
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Salmon Macaroni

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 28.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. I made this on 18 Aug 2021, excellent mac & cheese! Very creamy, the salmon gives this a nice taste and the crumbs on top give a nice firm topping. This is highly recommend if you like salmon. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter, (½ stick / ¼ block)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1¾ cups milk
  • 1½ cups cottage cheese, Shortcut
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, (4 oz / 113 g)
  • 1 can salmon, drained, flaked, (16 oz / 454 g / 2 cups), Shortcut
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender, drain, return to pot, set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt the ¼ cup butter, then stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Slowly add milk while stirring until thickened.
  • Stir in the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and salmon.
  • Pour sauce and eggs into the macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into a 7x11 baking inch pan greased with butter or cooking spray.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F).
  • In a small bowl, mix together the soft breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter, sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set in the center.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving as canned salmon, which I have only seen once, is pricy. The shortcut will steamed frozen salmon fillets, which are available, that have been thawed, but is still Fair to High cost.   
Shortcuts: Cottage Cheese, Steamed Salmon (Rice Cooker).
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Salmon Florentine
July 25, 2021 Lee
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Salmon Florentine

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 28.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Individual Casseroles (1½ cup, 6)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages frozen spinach, (10 oz / 283 g each)
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • ¼ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1 can salmon, drained, (16 oz / 454 g / 2 cups), Shortcut
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Cook the spinach according to package instructions using unsalted water, drain well.
  • In a saucepan, add the soup, cheese, wine, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon peel. Stir together and bring to a boil, remove from heat.
  • Add drained spinach to a mixing bowl, and add ½ cup of the sauce, mix together.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out 6 individual casseroles,
  • Divide the spinach into 6 individual casseroles.
  • Break salmon into chunks, removing skin and bones, and divide among the casseroles.
  • Top the salmon with remaining sauce.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the breadcrumbs and melted butter and mix together. Sprinkle over each casserole.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving as canned salmon, which I have only seen once, is pricy. The shortcut will steamed frozen salmon fillets, which are available, that have been thawed, but is still Fair to High cost.   
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Steamed Salmon (Rice Cooker).
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES,FISH - ALL,Fish - Salmon
Lobster en Coquille
July 22, 2021 Lee
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Lobster en Coquille

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 23.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. 
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Individual Casseroles (2 cup, 4)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package frozen lobster tails, (2 tails, 9 oz / 255 g total)
  • 1 can condensed cream of shrimp soup, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup canned mushrooms, sliced, (or sautéed fresh mushrooms)
  • ½ cup soft breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup celery, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • ¼ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cook the lobster tails according to the package instructions.
  • Remove meat from shells and chop the meat into bite size pieces.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out 4 individual serving casseroles, about 2 cups each.
  • To a mixing bowl, add the lobster meat, remaining ingredients except the cheese. Mix together.
  • Divide evenly among the individual casseroles.
  • Evenly divide the cheese to the tops of the casseroles.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

This recipe threw me off at first with the 9 oz of lobster tails, doing research led me to Walmart and they have 9 oz of tails, 2, for sale, which makes this High cost per serving. The next odd thing was frozen condensed soup, more research solved that problem and I have the canned version stated and the additional milk. An option to make this lower cost per serving is to use lobster flavored imitation crab, which will be may plan. 
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES,Seafood - Lobster
Curried Chicken Casserole
July 10, 2021 Lee
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Curried Chicken Casserole

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 19.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package frozen broccoli, (283 g / 10 oz), or 1 head fresh
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 1 can chicken a la king, (10½ oz / 298 g, Swanson brand)
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Cook frozen broccoli according to package instructions, drain. If using fresh, cook in boiling salted water until tender, drain.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out and grease a 7x11 inch baking pan with butter.
  • In a medium saucepan on medium heat, add the soup, chicken a la king, curry powder, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, stir together and heat through.
  • Add the cheese and stir until cheese is melted in. Remove from heat.
  • Add ½ the rice to the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
  • Add ½ the broccoli on top of the rice in an even layer.
  • Add ½ the sauce on top of the broccoli in an even layer.
  • Repeat in the same order ending with the sauce.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving since I have not seen chicken a la king in a can but a way to make this low cost is to use some leftover chicken a la king you have previously prepared.
Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Chipped Beef Noodle Bake
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Chipped Beef Noodle Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole (1 quart)
  • Individual Casseroles (1 cup, 4)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry medium egg noodles
  • 2 cups dried beef, cut up, (about 4 oz / 113 g)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1⅔ cups evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped, Shortcut
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Cook the egg noodles in a pot of salted boiling water to just tender, drain, rinse, drain. Add a few drops of cooking oil and toss the noodles, this will keep them from sticking together.
  • While the noodles are cooking, place the dried beef in a strainer and run under hot water for a minute or two, drain well.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out and grease a 1 quart casserole with butter OR grease 4 individual 1 cup casseroles.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, when melted, whisk in the flour and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk. Cook and stir until thickened.
  • To the saucepan, add the rinsed beef, celery, bell pepper, eggs, and egg noodles. Mix together.
  • Pour mixture into the 1 quart casserole OR divide evenly between 4 individual 1 cup casseroles.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs and melted butter, sprinkle on casserole(s).
  • Bake the 1 quart casserole for 20-25 minutes OR bake the individual casseroles for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the dried beef aka chipped beef, which I have not seen in any stores I go to but it may be available in high end/Western grocery stores. 
Shortcut: Hard Boiled Chicken Eggs.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Chipped Beef Puff
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Chipped Beef Puff

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried beef, torn, (about 4 oz / 113 g)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • dash black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons pimento, diced
  • ⅔ cup mushrooms, sliced, sautéed
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, cook the dried beef until crisp and frizzled.
  • Stir flour into the pan and season with black pepper as desired.
  • Slowly stir in the milk. , cook and stir until smooth and thickened.
  • Stir in mushrooms and pimento.
  • Pour into a 7x11 inch baking pan, and place in the oven, then preheat the oven to 190° C (375° F), this will keep the casserole hot while you make the topping.
  • Separate the eggs, whites go in a large mixing bowl, yolks go in a small mixing bowl.
  • Use an electric mixer and beat the whites along with the salt until stiff peaks form.
  • Beat the yolks until they are thickened and lemon colored.
  • Fold the yolks into the whites, then fold in the cheese.
  • Pour over the casserole.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the dried beef aka chipped beef, which I have not seen in any stores I go to but it may be available in high end/Western grocery stores. 
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Ham & Potatoes au Gratin
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Ham & Potatoes au Gratin

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. Excellent casserole that is easy to put together, and the kitchen will smell great when this is baking. The cheese sauce is light but overall a great tasting casserole.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • ¼ cup spring onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Get the potatoes and ham cubed, and the spring onion sliced and bell pepper diced.
  • Add the potatoes to a saucepan and cover by 1 inch with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are just fork tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, add the spring onion and bell pepper. Sauté until just tender.
  • To the pan, add the ham, potatoes, mayo, salt and pepper. Stir together.
  • Pour into the baking pan and spread out evenly.
  • In a saucepan on low heat, add the milk and cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour mixture over the casserole.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly and starting to brown. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with sides of your choice if desired, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the ham, which is available but at a premium price. 
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Ham & Chicken Bake
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Ham & Chicken Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth, Shortcut
  • 1½ cups half and half cream, or milk
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, Shortcut
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • yam biscuits, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Heat the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, add the onion, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.
  • Stir in the flour.
  • Stir in the broth and cream all at once, cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir in the ham, chicken, and seasonings. Heat through.
  • Pour mixture into the baking pan.
  • Top the hot mixture with yam biscuits, follow the Shortcut for that recipe.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until biscuits are done.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the ham, which is available but at a premium price. Even though the ham is high priced, this sounds like an excellent casserole. Spend a bit more time preparing this and you can cook the chicken and broth at the same time using a shortcut.
Shortcuts: Chicken Broth (Pressure Cooker), Poultry Seasoning, Yam Biscuits.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES