Food History: In Defense of the Humble Casserole

My mother could really whip out a casserole. She was famous for her “Johnny Knows It” dish.  However, her Tuna Casserole left something to be desired. To her, a casserole was a miracle of modern cuisine. Yet, unbeknownst to her, casseroles have a long history. 

According to this article “The word casserole refers not only to a prepared dish but to the cooking vessel as well.”

‘There are two histories of casseroles. There’s a medieval history and the modern history. The modern history really begins in America,” says Clifford A. Wright, author of “Bake Until Bubbly: The Ultimate Casserole Cookbook” and “Hot & Cheesy.’ ”

Dispatch-Argus. In Defense of the Humber Casserole. January 27, 2015.