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Casseroles around the World
Home » Kitchen » Casseroles » Casseroles around the WorldThe French word, “casserole” means “large dish or saucepan.” Other variations of the word infer the word, “meat” in the recipe. The word also carries the meaning, “to serve in the same pan that it was cooked.” But casseroles didn’t originate in France. In fact casseroles are a popular way of cooking and serving food all over the world.
The people of Poland have a dish called, “Zrazy Zwawijane” that is a thin-sliced meat rolled around any number of flavorful fillings and then served with rice, vegetables, or potato dumplings. Dishes similar to this are also favorites in Germany. Because the foods are wrapped together and cooked in a pot with a lid, it is considered a casserole.
The people of China often mix noodles, cream, mushrooms, fish or other meat, nuts and other vegetables, then cook these items in a covered dish creating a flavorful and healthy casserole. In France, where cream sauces are a staple at many meals, the casserole is a natural way to blend those wonderful sauces with the vegetables and meats of the meal.
Campers in America have long relied on one dish meals, cooked in Dutch ovens over a campfire to create easy, but hearty foods. Preparing meals in one pot is very practical for campers due to the fact that there will be only one pot to clean, rather than a dish for each food item.
The ease of preparation and cleanup is not the only reason casseroles have retained their popularity around the world. The casserole is a warm and filling food, reminding all who have enjoyed one of the simple pleasure of hearty, but simple food.
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