Cover and Bake by Cook's Illustrated, John Burgoyne (Illustrator), Carl Tremblay (Photographer)

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  • Pub. Date: September 2004
  • 368pp
  • Sales Rank: 28,378

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    • Pub. Date: September 2004
    • Publisher: America's Test Kitchen
    • Format: Hardcover, 368pp
    • Sales Rank: 28,378

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    With Cover & Bake, the editors at Cookıs Illustrated set out to revive the venerable casserole. From Turkey Tetrazzini and Chicken Divan to Crab Imperial and Hoppinı John, casserole cooking represents the ingenuity and practicality of the American cook. In Cover & Bake, the editors set out to investigate the old standards and in the process have re-imagined the art ofthe one-dish meal to meet the demands of todayıs cook.

    Here you will find classic assemble and bake casseroles like Macaroni and Cheese and Creamy Chicken and Rice as well as more inventive dishes like Mediterranean Chicken Bake and Polenta Casserole with Italian Sausage. Weıve experimented with techniques that allow you to cook everything in just one pot where possible, avoiding the need for hours of preparation and clean up just to get a casserole in the oven. And nearly every recipe can be made ahead allowing busy cooks to serve these wholesome dishes on a busy weeknight.

    Looking beyond what most people consider to be a casserole, the editors offer a rather original take on the subject with inventive skillet "casseroles," slow cooker meals that are really worth serving, pot pies with multiple topping options (many of which you can make ahead), oven braises and stews that cook in a low oven for hours so you wonıt have to stand over a hot stove, and breakfast and brunch dishes that can be assembled the night before.

    In addition, this book contains all the relevant tastings and testings conducted in Americaıs Test Kitchen. Learn which casserole dish is our hands-down favorite. Are all storage containers created the same? Want to know which slow cooker has the best combination of features?

    In short, Cover & Bake is filled with 200 one-dish meals for everyday cooking. Weıve made these casseroles a whole lot better tasting while making sure that what everyone loves about casseroles remains the fact that they are practical one-dish meals that require a minimum of fuss and last minute attention.

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    An essential cookbook to every family's kitchenby SaraJeanne

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    November 04, 2008: Despite the previous reviewers' remarks, certainly not every recipe calls for a 9x13 pyrex dish - this cookbook does include delicious casseroles but also contains slow cooker recipes as well as my favorite chapter - One Dish Meals which are best completed in a dutch oven. You can easily use less meat for smaller families, freeze leftovers or use the directions to make ahead. The recipes vary in origin - some of my favorites are Moroccan or Indian stews or French 40 cloves of garlic chicken. This cookbook teaches classic cooking techniques using simple, fresh ingredients. Of course, the background information and research of each recipe which has come to define America's Test Kitchen is included - as well as the science behind cooking providing best particular kitchen utensil or cookware (example: brand of kitchen thongs, dutch oven, style of mandolin/v-slicer) brand canned tomatoes, grocery store olive oil etc. according to taste tests. This was my first Cook's Illustrated cookbook and continues to be my favorite.

    I Also Recommend: Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue, Best Light Recipe.

    Can't make it through the week without this book!by Anonymous

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    October 19, 2006: This is a great cookbook that has simplified my life sooooo much! Each dish (almost) is baked in a 9 x 13 pyrex dish (who doesn't have 3-4 of these lying around the house, just waiting for the next potluck?)though some small families (2-3 people) may find that this makes alot, but the recipes can easily be cut in half and are well worth the effort. I now cook about twice a week. Most of these dishes can be made up to 3 days ahead of time, or frozen, which really helps!This book has brought back the family dinner to my table!


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