Home-Cooked Comforts: Oven Bakes, Casseroles, & Other One-Pot Dishes

Perfect for both family meals and fuss-free entertaining, Laura Washburn's delicious recipes for home-cooked dishes are the perfect solution for busy people who love good food. Choose from an array of bakes, pies, casseroles, gratins, and casseroles, all designed to be cooked and taken to the table in the same dish or pot. Comforting ideas for meals with meat include Steak, Leek, and Mushroom Pie; Braised Lamb Shanks with Potatoes; Black Bean and Chorizo Chili; Meatball

Tagine; and Pork Stew with Sweet Potatoes. Tempting recipes for Poultry include Farmhouse Chicken Casserole; Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie; Ginger and Star Anise Braised Chicken; Quick Cassoulet; and Chicken Tettrazini. Try a lighter choice from Fish and Shellfish such as Seafood Lasagne; Salmon, Broccoli, and Pesto Gratin; Smoked Haddock, Potato, and Wild Mushroom Bake; and Tuna Noodle Casserole, guaranteed to become a family favorite. Vegetarian options include Vegetable Enchiladas; Savory Bread Bake with Squash and Corn; Chickpea, Spinach, and Sweet Potato Curry; Root Vegetable Gratin; and Mushroom Ragout.

* More than 60 great recipes for enduringly popular comfort food--ideal for family meals or casual entertaining.

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