MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Detroit's Original Holiday Tradition starch is dissolved. Stir into vegetables and cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to an attractive baking dish. Place the puff pastry over the baking dish, pressing into the edges of the dish. Use a knife to cut slits in the top of the pastry to vent. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and bake until golden — 30-35 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings. CORN AND ONION CASSEROLE (This recipe contains dairy) '/2 cup butter or margarine 2 large onions (about 1 pound), halved and thinly sliced 2 cups shredded or grated Cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup sour cream % cup minced fresh dill 1 /4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 pkg (8 Y2 oz) Jiffy Cornbread (or muffin) mix or another favorite corn- bread mix 1 can (about 14-15 ounces) cream- style corn (or regular canned corn, drained) 1/2 cup milk 1 /4 tsp. hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 21/2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in half of the cheese, and all the sour cream, dill and salt until just combined. Set aside. Next, in another bowl, lightly beat the egg. Stir in cornbread mix, creamed corn, milk and Tabasco. Transfer this to the prepared baking dish. Top it off with the onion, cheese and sour-cream mix- ture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until top is nicely browned and mixture is bubbly. This can be assembled ahead of time and popped in the oven later. Makes 8-12 servings. WILD RICE WITH LEEKS, CORN AND CHICKPEAS 1'h cups wild rice 2 tsp. kosher salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups finely chopped leeks (white part only) 1/2 cup water 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup cooked (canned if fine), drained chickpeas % cup fresh chopped parsley 2 tsp. fresh finely grated lemon zest or orange zest Salt and pepper to taste Rinse rice in cold water and drain well. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add rice and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, but still a bit chewy, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a strainer and drain well. Transfer to a medium bowl. While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the leeks and saute for 2 minutes. Add water and cook until the leeks are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the leeks, corn, chickpeas, parsley and zest to the rice and toss well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature. May be made a day ahead, covered and chilled in a covered, microwave-safe container (reheat by microwaving on high for 10 minutes). Makes 8 servings. SIMPLE SAVORY STUFFING CASSEROLE A fluffy, savory casserole. I use good quality whole-grain white bread. 3 Tbsp. butter or olive oil 1 cup minced onion Ph cups chopped celery, stalks and leaves 12 cups dried or toasted bread cubes (any kind) 6 large eggs 2 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp. salt, or to taste 1 Tbsp. ground sage 1 tsp. pepper Y4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 350°E Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Heat butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and celery and saute over medi- um-high heat until very soft. Transfer to a large bowl and allow the vegetables to cool for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Transfer to the baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 1 hour until browned and puffy. Serve immediately (you may serve later, but the casserole will deflate). Makes 12 or more servings. * THE BALLETMET COLUMBUS NUTCRACKER ■ LIVE Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra Conducted by Peter Stafford Wilson, Associate Conductor for Columbus Symphony NOV. 27-DEC. 6, 2015 Presented at The Detroit Opera House FREE Dance Talk one hour prior to performance TICKETS START AT JUST $29 THE NUTCRACKER MATINEES FEATURE: * Santa and Nutcracker available for photos! * Live reindeer prior to performance on Broadway Street! * Sugar Plum Parade on stage following the performance! * Free samples of holiday ice cream (while supplies last) compliments of Treat Dreams Bakehouse * Kids can create holiday-themed crafts courtesy of Arts and Scraps * Kid Friendly Buffet lunch available! TICKETS AND PRE-PAID PARKING: 313.237.7464 or visit michiganopera.org 0 LEAR MASCO Ar QuickenLoans Engineered to Amaze Companyspanorfor Learcorporation 2048980 ookstock. 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