DAY Recipe

I’m always looking for ways to make interesting weeknight meals,” says Sandy Stevens of Las Vegas, Nevada. “Since tamales are one of my teenagers’ favorite foods, I came up with a new way to serve them. This casserole is a big hit with my whole family.”
The spicy casserole can also be made in a microwave: [...]

INGREDIENTS

6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers (stemmed and seeded)
2 cups chopped poblano peppers (stemmed and seeded)
3 large jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or
4 teaspoons dried sage
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
6 cups crumbled cornbread (one recipe for 9-inch-by-13-inch pan)
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups crumbled corn chips (tostadas)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels , thawed
3 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 cups canned cream-style corn
1 dozen pork tamales, unwrapped, chopped in 1-inch chunks
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions, bell peppers, all chiles, sage and oregano.
Sauté [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs ground beef , cooked and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 (8ounce)cans tomato sauce
16 ounces canned corn, drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 cup cheddar cheese , grated
8 corn tortillas
1 (2 1/4ounce)can sliced black olives , drained

DIRECTIONS

Cook the ground beef with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large skillet.Drain.Add the 3 cans tomato sauce, 1 can drained corn, and the chili powder.Stir together and cook on low for 15 minutes.Line a 9 X [...]

Tamale pie, made with a cornmeal-mush crust, dates back to 1911. In this recipe, we use ready-made polenta packaged in a roll. The spicy beef filling takes advantage of the excellent bottled salsas and canned refried beans now crowding market shelves.

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INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground chuck
1 onion , chopped
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1 (10ounce)can enchilada sauce
1 (8ounce)can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
1 cup cream-style corn
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Garnish
salsa
avocados or guacamole

DIRECTIONS

In a large ski8llet, combine ground chuck, onion, and bell pepper.
Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and crumbly.
Drain well.
Stir in enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
Bring to a boil over medium [...]