As a vegetarian that doesn't eat eggs, I'd love to see some non-eggy casseroles! I love the idea of warm, healthy goodness coming out of the oven, but I find a lot of recipes have eggs in them. Also, I love the idea of gratins!

I'm also interested in non-eggy vegetarian casseroles! Also, could you start from the very beginning and define "casserole"? I'm thinking it is a cooked/baked dish of multiple ingredients that to some extent retain their individual identities (unlike ingredients in a cake) and that must include a carbohydrate. Just curious!

I would love to see casseroles involving eggplant. And lots of veggies in general. Thanks, guys!

As a meat, dairy, and gluten eater, I have to admit that I'm pretty excited for this week at The Kitchn! Bring on the casseroles! I can't think of a better way to spend these cold winter evenings than having a bubbling casserole the oven.

Oh hooray! I look forward to learning about healthy casseroles. My mother refused to make anything with cream-of soup in it, so growing up I never ate casseroles. My husband grew up with them, and I think he misses them. I have Faith's book on my Amazon wishlist, but I'm excited to test-drive some of her recipes before I commit to another cookbook. I want to learn about side-dish casseroles, please!

I shy away from casseroles because it seems like they take a long time to bake. I'd be interested in a story on how to get a casserole on the table within one hour, start-to-finish.

I love casseroles as much as the next person, but I was wondering if there was such a thing as a "small" casserole, that doesn't serve a small army. I know a lot are freezer-friendly, but it would be nice to have a casserole-style meal for one or two (or even 4!) instead of 8.

I'm always looking for more casseroles that can be baked straight from the freezer (with appropriate times/temperatures). And I second the request for smaller size casseroles as well.

non-dairy casseroles. the ladyfriend is (histamine-reaction!) allergic to dairy, and because we cook together/for each other this means dairy is pretty much out, always. meat's cool though!

Casserole week sounds SO much better than celiac week!

I'm a vegetarian, and I have some casserole recipes from my youth that have resisted adaptation. So I vote for a "can this casserole be saved" feature where those of us who will be leaving out or replacing some ingredient or other can get some sage advice.

I would love to see healthy pot pie recipes! I love them but all the butter in the crust and cream means they are a very rare indulgence. I would also like to see some recipes using various beans as they are great for protein, often lacking in my diet. I have been looking forward to casserole week since it was announced and have hinted to my hubby that Faith's book would be a welcome Valentine's gift.

One of the things that prevents me from making more casseroles is the prep work. I get it that the actual cooking of a casserole is mostly a hands-off affair but it does seem as though the prep work is a little much to qualify for quick weeknight cooking. Also, I echo the other two posters who commented on smaller sized casseroles and I would like to add a request for more using whole grains such as amaranth, quinoa, et al.

Looking forward to the week ahead!

I do a lot of cooking for my in-laws now that my Mother in Law has Alzheimer's. I would love more healthy, non-noodle and easy to freeze casseroles! :)

I'm not sure I even understand casseroles. They are supposed to save time but I always find these recipes that have me making two or three things then dumping them into a pan together.

My questions:
• Are there truly any recipes that have minimal prep or are they supposed to be labor intensive?
• Are there any recipes that are healthful? I see so many that involve noodles, cheese and cream. But maybe that's the point? I don't know.
• Do you make, bake, freeze, then heat up later or do you make, freeze and bake to eat later?

I don't know why casseroles are so confusing to me...

@tanster I have a great pot pie recipe that doesn't involve any dairy and it's amazing (I think so but I've been told so by many) and I would be happy to share the details!

I would love to get some casserole recipes that are easy and healthy to put together and to throw into the oven one night after work.

Is it possible to make casseroles in a crock pot?

I'm fairly certain I've never actually made a casserole aside from lasagna if that even counts.

@Shelf81, do tell. I love pot pie and would love to know how to lighten up the calories/fat.