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Directions:With this formula in mind, a casserole may be made of any ingredients you have on hand which you think might be a good combination. Use the following guide:
MAIN INGREDIENT such as: 1 can of solid pack or light chunk tuna; cubed chicken, turkey, ham or seafood.
SECOND INGREDIENT such as: thinly sliced celery, an 8 oz. can of mushrooms, 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs, frozen peas; or 1 cup more of the Main Ingredient.
STARCHY Ingredient such as: 2 cups crushed potato chips, croutons or Chinese noodles; or 1 cup of a more solid ingredient such as cooked noodles or rice.
BINDER such as: cream sauce, sour cream, commercial mayonnaise, or 1 can of "cream of" soup. If the mixture seems dry, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup cream, milk or stock.
"GOODIE" such as: sliced stuffed or ripe olives, pimiento, water chestnuts, sliced almonds, chopped cashews or capers.
SEASONINGS such as: a tablespoon or two of lemon juice, sherry, soy sauce or Worcestershire, clove of garlic, minced onion, green pepper, 2 tsp. curry powder or more grated cheese.
TOPPINGS such as: Chinese noodles or potato chips, if these have not been used as the Starchy Ingredient, toasted buttered crumbs or croutons, nuts or cheese.
Thoroughly mix together your combination of the above ingredients, place in a buttered oven-proof dish and bake. Use the longer cooking time if you have used uncooked celery, green pepper or onion.
Oven temperature: 350º
Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes |
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Notes: From The Farmington Cookbook
I have a lot of cookbooks. I buy them to commemorate special events. I bought this one in Louisville, KY at a lovely brunch we attended before the Kentucky Derby in about 1995. I think this is the only recipe I have ever made from it. But, it comes in handy sometimes!
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