Vegetable Gumbo Creole Recipe

2 packages frozen okra(or 1 lb. fresh okra), cut crosswise
2 pkgs. frozen lima beans
2 green peppers, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, sliced crosswise
2 pkgs. frozen corn(or 8 ears of fresh corn, cut off cob)
1 small bunch of celery, coarsely chopped
Bread crumbs
Butter

Partially cook lima beans in salted water and then add corn. Add green peppers, okra and celery and cook just until done. Drain.

Place a layer of the vegetable mixture(reserve part of okra for top layer) in a buttered and crumbed baking dish. Then add a layer of tomatoes. Season with salt and peppr, dot with butter and bread crumbs. Repeat until casserole is filled. On top place a layer of okra that has been dipped in bread crumbs and sauteed in a little butter. Cover with bread crumbs and dot with butter. Bake in a 300 degree F. oven for about 1 hour. It can be cooked in the morning and reheated slowly before serving. It's even better the second day.

Serves 8 to 10