Rick Bayless Brick Red Mole over Shredded Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas

Rick Bayless Brick Red Mole & Beef Enchiladas

13 Comments May 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Cinco de Mayo is almost upon us, the day that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French near the city of Puebla on 5 May 1862. In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican culture. If you know me, you gotta know that I’m down with that & I hardly need any excuse to whip up some Mexican food. I thought I’d celebrate the day with Rick Bayless Brick Red Mole napped over Shredded Barbacoa Beef Enchiladas.

Rick Bayless Brick Red Mole over Shredded Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas

Three Cheese Chicken Casserole

20 Comments May 19, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

We’ve been having the dreariest, dark, cold, wet weather all week. How about you? I know it’s good for the plants but I get feeling a little blue. I want to get outside and DO things! Instead, we’ve tucked in and made something warm and comforting and creamy and cheesy! Three Cheese Chicken Casserole!

Three Cheese Chicken Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

31 Comments August 31, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

I know I’ve said I don’t really “get” casseroles! Cook a bunch of good food, mix it together and recook it! But even I get how nice it is to pull a pan of hot, bubbly, and cheesy deliciousness out of the oven, plop it on the table and call “Dinner!” And this Sloppy Joe Casserole qualifies!

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Cheesy Pasta Bake

23 Comments February 11, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

Can a person have too many pasta recipes? Possibly, especially if you’re on a budget. It’s almost too easy to turn to pasta dishes, so when I do make one, I try to make it the best! You’ll love this warm and comforting dish loaded with fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage and for a healthier twist, ground chicken or turkey. Use ground beef if you’d rather, though.

Cheesy Pasta Bake – The Best! With Italian Sausage, Fresh Mozzarella and Wine!

Classic American Goulash sometimes called Macaroni Beef or Chili Mac.

Mom’s Classic American Goulash

17 Comments December 6, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

Goulash is an old American standby dish from pantry ingredients. Wikipedia notes Goulash celebrated its 100th birthday last year, being published in cookbooks as early as 1914. Simple, tasty, cheap and filling, Goulash is familiar to generations of Americans. Talk about comfort food!

Classic American Goulash sometimes called Macaroni Beef or Chili Mac.

Chicken Pot Pie - top with biscuit, pie crust, potatoes or puff pastry

Chicken Pot Pie like you WISH your Grandma made!

12 Comments November 3, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

I originally posted this Chicken Pot Pie in November of 2011, one of my very first posts! Today, as I made it again, I updated with new photos. That night, I had been looking at Time’s Money Issue and became sidetracked. Pretty soon, I was clicking on one link after another; you know how that goes, right?

Chicken Pot Pie like you Wish your Grandma made! Tender, flaky crust, gorgeous vegetables and a gravy out of this world!

Buttermilk Biscuits for Topping for a 13 x 9″ Casserole or Ramekins

Leave a comment February 12, 2014 FrugalHausfrau

Years ago I came across this recipe, so long ago, I’m not sure where it came from. This makes enough to cover a 13 x 9 inch casserole or to make a topping for 6 individual Pot Pies, like my “Chicken Pot Pie you WISH your Grandma Made!” They also make some of the best drop or rolled or patted out biscuits you’ll ever taste! Can I say superb? Yep, I just did!

Chicken Pot Pie like you Wish your Grandma made! Tender, flaky crust, gorgeous vegetables and a gravy out of this world!

These biscuits are formulated to be a fantastic topping, but sometimes I cheat when I want a biscuit – they’re that good. With any biscuit, the ingredients are important, but the technique will make it or break it. Handle gently and minimally and you’ll be rewarded.

Can you see the gorgeous chunks of butter?

Here’s biscuit topping ready to go in oven

Chicken Pot Pie like you Wish your Grandma made! Tender, flaky crust, gorgeous vegetables and a gravy out of this world!

Half the recipe, using drop biscuits

1/2 the recipe, using drop biscuits

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Green Olives

Leave a comment January 30, 2014 FrugalHausfrau

For years, my daughter’s been describing this casserole to me, a family favorite of her in-laws. For years, in my head, I’ve been thinking: Do we NEED another Tuna Casserole? The “We” being not just our family, but the world as a whole! One taste of this casserole was all it took to change my mind.

Many casseroles freeze – line the casserole first then remove and wrap

Meta Givens Tuna Noodle Casserole Supreme

1 Comment April 24, 2013 FrugalHausfrau

Can we talk Tuna Noodle Casserole? Why? Because my blog tells me people are looking for it. Particularly Meta Givens Tuna Noodle Casserole Supreme.

Meta Given’s Tuna Noodle Casserole Supreme

Creamy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

4 Comments June 11, 2012 FrugalHausfrau

When I came across a recipe for Macaroni and Cheese that had a head of cauliflower hidden in the sauce, how could I resist? I love the idea of “stealth veggies” and try to take advantage of sneaking extra vegetables in any dish I can.

Creamy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Vibrant Vegetarian Casserole with Perfect Brown Rice

2 Comments June 4, 2012 FrugalHausfrau

We’ve had a new addition to the family – last week I was able to visit my lil sis, her son and his wife, and a brand new baby grand-nephew. It was truly a week of excesses, traveling, graduations, Memorial Day.

Vibrant Vegetarian Casserole with Perfect Brown Rice

Taco Night Casserole

Leave a comment April 18, 2012 FrugalHausfrau

What can I say about this casserole? All the appeal of tacos combined with a nacho like topping, hearty, with vegetables and added fiber from the beans? I tried it, thinking my teenager would like it. I was wrong, he loved it. A little salsa, a few slices of avocado and a dab of sour cream add a freshness to this substantial meal.

Taco Night Casserole

Easy One Dish Ham or Turkey Bake

2 Comments April 18, 2012 FrugalHausfrau

This simple little casserole works out well with Ham, Chicken or Turkey. This is nothing fancy, just “down home” cooking, and it is a great “learner” dish for a child or teenager, and especially using the short cuts.

Easy One Dish Ham Bake

Scalloped Potatoes - Old fashioned 1950's Betty Crocker version

Scalloped Potatoes, like the ones your Grandma made!

9 Comments April 15, 2012 FrugalHausfrau

Scalloped Potatoes – for so many, the ultimate comfort food. Truly a classic as is (pulled from the oven, beautifully browned on the top, the creamy sauce bubbling, the addition of a little ham and/or cheese (optional, of course) makes this a hearty meal.

Scalloped Potatoes – Old fashioned 1950’s Betty Crocker version

Cheesy Chicken or Turkey Noodle Casserole

13 Comments November 14, 2011 FrugalHausfrau

If you’re looking for a dynamite casserole, one that practically screams “comfort” and one that’s easy to make, serves a crowd and comes in at a budget, this is the one, Cheesy Chicken or Turkey Noodle Casserole.

Cheesy Chicken (or Turkey) Casserole

Artichoke Chicken or Turkey Casserole

1 Comment November 14, 2011 FrugalHausfrau

This is a casserole that brings casseroles to a whole new level. Bright. Vibrant. Fresh. If you want to look like a genius, serve this Artichoke Chicken or Turkey Casserole to weekend guests for brunch, bring to a buffet or a potluck, or make it, just for your loved ones, on a cold, winter day.

Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice Turkey Casserole

Leave a comment November 13, 2011 FrugalHausfrau

I like to have easy things to throw together after a busy time like Thanksgiving. This dish has been around forever, and in my mind is the Classic Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice Turkey Casserole – the others? Simply pretenders.

Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice Casserole http://frugalhausfrau.com/2011/11/13/uncle-bens-wild-rice-turkey-casserole/

Turkey Tetrazzini

Leave a comment November 13, 2011 FrugalHausfrau

Turkey Tetrazzini, a creamy casserole of turkey, mushrooms, sherry and pasta is like a little black dress; it never really goes out of style. Developed by a chef for a favorite Opera singer, the name Tetrazzini, is exotic, but the flavors are familiar and it is always a crowd pleaser.

Turkey Tetrazzini – this one made with a home-made white sauce instead of soup

Baked Ziti or Penne . $1.49

Leave a comment October 27, 2011 FrugalHausfrau

This little dish of baked pasta has become almost ubiquitous, but have you noticed some are great and some just mediocre? Here, a couple little tricks and some great shopping tips will help make sure yours is the one that amazes, and at a budget price.

Baked Ziti – The fresh Mozzarella makes all the difference!

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Cheesy Pasta Bake

Mom’s Classic American Goulash

Chicken Pot Pie like you WISH your Grandma made!

Buttermilk Biscuits for Topping for a 13 x 9″ Casserole or Ramekins

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Green Olives

Meta Givens Tuna Noodle Casserole Supreme

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Vibrant Vegetarian Casserole with Perfect Brown Rice

Taco Night Casserole

Easy One Dish Ham or Turkey Bake

Scalloped Potatoes, like the ones your Grandma made!

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Cheesy Chicken or Turkey Noodle Casserole

Artichoke Chicken or Turkey Casserole

Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice Turkey Casserole

Turkey Tetrazzini

Baked Ziti or Penne . $1.49