Casserole

In cooking, a casserole (from the French for 'stew pan') is a dish consisting of tough cuts of meat, poultry or game stewed in liquid with vegetables and flavourings. Vegetarian versions also exist. The pot to be used, called a casserole dish or just casserole, has a tight-fitting lid, and is placed in an oven or on the hob.

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The culinary term en casserole (also from French) means 'served in the vessel used for cooking'.

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Hot dish is a Midwestern (and particularly Minnesotan) term for a casserole-like main course; it is one of the quintessential foods of that region.

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One of the most popular casseroles ? especially at church potlucks and family gatherings ? is green bean casserole, whose main ingredients are green beans, cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions.

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Cooking: Cooking is the act of preparing food for consumption. It encompasses a vast range of methods, tools and combinations of ingredients to improve the flavour and/or digestibility of food. It generally requires the selection, measurement and combining of ingredients in an ordered procedure in an effort ...

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Meat: Meat is animal tissue (mainly muscle) used as food....

Casserole related Images and Photos (experimental)

James Beard Author of 12 Cookbooks Preparing a Casserole

James Beard Author of 12 Cookbooks Preparing a Casserole