Monday, February 23, 2015

The Two-Quart Glass Bowl -- Potluck and Cooking Essential


Here at Potluck Paradise headquarters our favorite piece of cooking equipment is our classic Pyrex casserole dish.

We actually have several.  We picked up the one in the picture in the 1980s when we were toting loads of food to potlucks. We have a couple of smaller ones in fashionable smoked-looking glass. We even have one from our mother's kitchen back in the 1960s. We use them for basic casserole making--scalloped potatoes, tater tot hot dish, corn and tomato casserole. We use them to microwave leftovers. 

They are also the perfect thing to cook broccoli and cauliflower in the microwave. Break up into pieces, put a bit of water in the bowl, cover and microwave on medium until done. Again, one of our multi-tasking tricks. No need to stand around in the kitchen watching a pot on the stove when there are loads of other things to do around the house. 

These versatile dishes can stand in as a mixing bowl or even a rustic centerpiece. Just don't use them to cook on top of the stove!!

Our "February is National Potluck Month 2015" is coming to an end.

We've covered a fair amount of ground during these three weeks. We've offered up desserts and treats, non-alcoholic beverages, main dishes that are inexpensive and darn tasty, and offered some thoughts for getting the most from your cooking endeavors. 

During this last week we'll have some more quick ideas for spiffing up leftovers and meals, a take on a classic dish everyone loves, and a totally magic cake.  

Thanks for coming along with us.  As we like to say here at headquarters: 
"Potluck Paradise -- It's a book!  It's a blog! It's a state of mind!"

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