On May 6, 5:43 pm, Puester > wrote:
> maxine in ri wrote:
> > to the potluck this coming Friday. Hmmm, hotdish. Isn't that a mid-
> > western phenomenon of the casserole kind? What elements make up
> > hotdish, and how creative can one get when making it?
>
> > If all else fails, I'll bring mac&cheese casserole, but I would like
> > to try something different.
>
> > TIA
> > maxine in ri
>
> Lasagna? Chili relleno casserole? Chicken/noodles/broccoli or peas in
> a cheesy bechamel sauce?
>
> Will it be kept warm or reheated?
>
> gloria p

They want warm, and they do keep the oven on in the church kitchen so
if you bring something warm, it'll be kept warm til serving time.

I've seen people bring everything from takeout to roasts, home made
goodies, and things from recipes in Bon Appetit and Gourmet etc. A
lot of it does not stand up to buffet style service--looks gross by
the time the 25th person gets there.

I've been baking sweets for dessert that are egg and wheat-less (for
some reason, this crowd doesn't have a problem with nuts) since I
found out one of the kids has to be very careful, but they've decided
that I have to try a different category.

I guess I should be polite and call it casserole--but hotdish is so
much more evocative!

maxine in ri