The recipe states " Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and put on the lid ". Does dish mean the pot or just above the food? What is the pur...

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...pose of the foil - Moisture retention? Thank

Merrill S. · Answer

Yes, it means the baking dish -- and yes, it's for moisture retention!

essbee · Answer

As in "Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil"? It means the cooking dish.