Flandango Recipes

SPINACH FANDANGO

Steps:

• Brown beef, add mushrooms, garlic and oregano.
• Stir fry until mushrooms are light browned.
• Add spinach, heat until thawed and almost all juices have cooked away, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in soup, sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Spoon into shallow casserole.
• Scatter cheese over top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

CHEESY SPINACH AND BEEF CASSEROLE (SPINACH FANDANGO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a large skillet or dutch oven, combine the 1lb ground beef, 1 diced onion, 8oz fresh sliced mushrooms, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1 tsp oregano and cook over medium heat until meat is browned and the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
• While the beef mixture is browning, microwave the frozen spinach to defrost it. I microwaved it in a microwave safe bowl for 4 minutes. Then, remove from the microwave and over the sink, press the spinach up against the sides of the bowl to extract excess liquid and drain off the liquid. You can also use cheesecloth or a sieve if you prefer.
• Once the spinach is fully strained, add it to the browned beef mixture and toss to combine.
• Next, combine the rice, 1 tsp oregano, 1 cup sour cream, 1 Tbs butter and 3/4 cup of milk in a small bowl and stir until combined and creamy. If the rice isn't warm and the butter doesn't melt, you can microwave it for 45 seconds.
• Add the creamy rice mix to the beef and spinach mixture and then pour it all into a medium to large sized rectangular casserole dish and spread evenly to all sides.
• Sprinkle 8 oz shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese on top is melty and slightly browned.
• Allow to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven before slicing.

FLANDANGO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In the saucepan, combine the milk, half-and-half, vanilla, and sugar. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat.
• Next, place 1 to 2 tablespoons of each topping into each of the custard cups. The topping should come a few millimeters up the side of the custard cup.
• Separate 3 of the eggs using the slotted spoon. Reserve the whites. (Note: Freeze the whites in ice trays. After the whites are frozen, place the frozen cubes into zip-top freezer bags. The frozen whites can be frozen up to a year.)
• Place a mixing bowl on a rubber pad or a wet towel to prevent the bowl from spinning out of control. In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining whole eggs and the yolks. Whip the eggs with a whisk until slightly thickened and lightened in color. While whisking the eggs, drizzle in about a quarter of the hot milk. Now whisk the tempered eggs back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
• Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass or stainless steel bowl with a spout. Pour the egg mixture through the strainer in order to catch any curdled egg bits or particles that may be in the mixture.
• Place the custard cups into the roasting pan. Evenly distribute the custard into the custard cups, going short on the first pass. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and pour boiling water into the pan just under the level of the custard.
• Cook the flans for about 40 minutes, or until they wobble slightly when the pan is wiggled, about 40 minutes. You can also insert a paring knife midway between the edge and the center. If it comes out clean, the flans are done. Using tongs, remove the cups from the pan to a towel-lined sheet pan. Allow the water in the roasting pan to cool before discarding. Cool, cover and chill.

LINDA'S CHICKEN FANDANGO

Steps:

• Turn the grill on, and set it at 360°F.
• Put 5 quarts water on to boil for pasta in a large pot. When water is boiling add the 1 T. salt, then add the fettuccine. Cook according to directions on box. Drain well, and set aside. Cover.
• Once temperature is up to 360°F, place the chicken on the grill top and close the cover. Cook 15-20 minutes. Test with a knife to see if it is cooked all the way through. When chicken is done, cut it into thin strips horizontally (long way), then into 1" pieces. Set aside.
• Chop shallots, spinach, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, and put in separate dishes.
• Add 3 oz. of butter flavored oil to a lg. skillet. Heat over high heat and add shallots, then turn down to medium, and let the shallots caramelize, stirring once in awhile, so they don't burn (about 5-7 minutes).
• When shallots are done add spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled chicken, tarragon, salt and pepper. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the white wine, and saute for 2 minutes.
• On medium heat, add the half and half/cream. Let simmer for a few minutes, stirring to incorporate everything. (You don't want the heat too high, or the half and half/cream may curdle). Set aside.
• Run hot water over the cooked pasta for 10 seconds, to heat. Drain thoroughly.
• Put pasta in the saute pan, and using tongs, mix pasta until well incorporated and covered with sauce. Place briefly over low heat to make sure it's heated through. Take off burner.
• Add Asiago cheese, and continue to toss until cheese is completely mixed in with the pasta and sauce.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl with all the juices, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Serve in large spaghetti bowls with lots of sauce so you can dip your bread in and savor the juices.

SPINACH FANDANGO

Steps:

• 1. In a large fry pan, cook and scramble the hamburg.
• 2. Add spinach and mix well. Add soup and sour cream, stir well. Add about 3/4 box to full box of rice and cook for 10 minutes.
• 3. Pour into a brownie pan and layer the cheese with the mixture. Put in the oven at 350 and bake for 20-30 minutes. Option: Add a can of mushroom to hamburg mixture when cooking. Serve with sliced tomato salad and bread - Delicious!

FANDANGO

Steps:

• 1. BROWN MEAT, ONION, MUSHROOMS, GARLIC AND OREGANO. SPOON INTO 2 QUART CASSEROLE DISH
• 2. STIR IN SPINACH, SOUP, SOUR CREAM,RICE, SALT AND PEPPER. PUT CHEESE ON TOP OF CASSEROLE. BAKE IN 350* OVEN FOR 35-45 MIN.