On Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:18:28 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>Gary wrote:
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> I would consider lasagna to be a casserole as would a Shepard's or
>>> cottage pie.
>>
>> I respectfully have to disagree with you there, Julie. I see what
>> you are saying....all cooked in a deep dish but I would never
>> consider lasagna to be a casserole. Not even cottage pie.
>>
>> G.
>
>I looked up the definition of a casserole awhile back. It said that it
>generally contains a starch, a protein and a sauce.

If you actually looked up "casserole" you'd have supplied the URL...
you did not... casserole is a cooking *method*.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casserole