4 casserole inspired Recipes

corn tortillas, margarine (approximate measure), lean ground beef, chili powder, shredded cheese (see directions ), chopped tomatoes, undrained, lowfat refried beans, picante sauce (your favourite), sour cream

turkey bacon, diced finely (can use regular bacon), frozen corn, butter, flour, milk, dry mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, grated (freshly grated is best ), minced red pepper, minced (about the same size as the corn kernels), green onions, sliced

roasting chickens, giblets and neck removed, cut into 9 pieces, lemons, cut into quarters, cracked black peppercorns, bay leaves, olive oil , plus additional, olive oil, for greasing the pan and brushing the phyllo, leeks, white and light green parts halved and thoroughly rinsed for sand, then sliced, pine nuts, golden raisin, dry vermouth (or retsina) or 2 tbsp dry white wine (or retsina), chopped fresh dill, ground cinnamon, grated lemon zest, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sheets frozen phyllo dough , laid on work surface under plastic wrap and a dry kitchen towel, toasted walnut pieces, finely chopped, eggs, lightly beaten