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Summer Casseroles WRITTEN BY ISABEL FORGANG; PRODUCED BY CHERYL SLOCUM (PHOTO: BY ANN STRATTON)
Summer casseroles showcase lighter ingredients, cook quickly and are easier to prepare than their winter counterparts Flavorful is the word for summertime casseroles that make the most of wonderfully fresh seasonal foods. A advertisement
slow-roasted salmon casserole or chicken with sparkling wine is basically a one-dish meal, so you don't have to fuss with a lot of side dishes. A salad with farmers' market greens, some crisp crackers and a light dessert complete the menu. What's more, you can do a lot of the prep work in advance. Then, just before guests arrive, assemble the casserole in a dish pretty enough to bring straight to the table and bake it in the oven, leaving plenty of time to spend with company. And because it's so easy to substitute ingredients, casseroles give you a chance to be creative. Let a visit to the farmers' market inspire you. When you see fresh spinach, make it the star in a summer version of creamed spinach. Even desserts, like our Peach Crumble ripe peaches cut into wedges, topped with a mix of brown sugar, butter and granola, and baked until bubbling can be planned around the freshest fruit at the market; plums, apricots or blueberries can successfully take the place of peaches in this recipe. Another plus about casserole cooking: The dishes are often baked in portions large enough to ensure tasty leftovers, so you can treat yourself like company the next day. | |
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