casserole

Meanings

• noun

  A large, deep cooking pot with a lid, typically having two handles and used for baking or simmering stews, puddings, or other dishes.

  - "She prepared a delicious chicken casserole for dinner."
  - "The family gathered around the table to enjoy their favorite tuna casserole."

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Synonyms

hotdish , hotpot , stew , casserole dish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with casserole
mussolini , casino , boswellian

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Variants

List of all variants of casserole that leads to same result
casserole , casseroles

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Etymology

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The term 'casserole' originated from the Old French word 'cassole', which means 'tub' or 'jar'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'casserole' is also used in the context of space exploration to describe a container used to hold food for astronauts.

2. In France, a 'casserole' is also referred to as a 'dish' or 'plate'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bake: Casseroles are typically baked in an oven.

2. One-pot meal: Casseroles are a type of one-pot meal, where all the ingredients are cooked together in a single container.

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Culture

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In American cuisine, casseroles are a popular one-dish meal that often includes a base of pasta or rice, vegetables, and a protein source, all baked together. Casseroles are also commonly used in other cultures, such as French and Indian, for various dishes.

How to Memorize "casserole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, deep pot with a lid and two handles. Visualize food simmering or baking inside the pot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'casserole' with the idea of a one-dish meal that is baked or simmered in a deep pot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Casserole is a large pot, for baking or simmering a lot'.

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