The Christmas Casserole

The Christmas CasseroleAt the outset, let anyone who still looks upon the casserole as merely a trencher for bulky peasants' food remind himself of squab en casserole, coq au vin, breast of chicken with broccoli Mornay or cassoulet of duckling. For holiday chefs who, each year, rebel more and more against oversize roasting pans, tough giblets and mountainous bread dressings, such dishes are the staunchest sort of ally, because they combine the heights of both elegance and ease.In turning to the...