CALGARY CASSEROLE

This recipe is a variation of a recipe called "California Casserole" that I found in "Cook Great Food" by the Dieticians of Canada (2001). I wanted to use up vegetables & condiments that we had at home, so this worked perfectly for us. Hubby said it was a good recipe that could be repeated again. So, here is my "Calgary" rendition of the California Casserole.

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup basmati rice

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup salad dressings (I used Caesar & Italian dressings mixture)

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup asiago cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 onion, chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1/2 zucchini, chopped

1/2 - 1 stalk celery, chopped

1 tomato, diced

4 mushrooms, diced

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 - 1 tsp Tex-Mex spice

1/2 - 1 tsp basil

1/2 tsp tarragon

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp celery seed

1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Cover rice as per instructions or as preferred method.

Combine hot rice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salad dressings, cheese, vegetables and spices.

Pour into a lightly greased baking or casserole dish.

Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for about 25 minutes

Enjoy!!