Every recipe in this magazine can be made in a 13x9-inch pan or a 3-quart casserole. The diverse array of recipes features saucy and cheesy casseroles, homey main dishes, roasted veggies and gratins, cakes, breads, bars, and fruit desserts. Special features include roasts, potluck dishes, and lasagnas.
Why We Love The Office | All in a Day’s Work • You don’t need an interoffice memo to explain the enduring appeal of THE OFFICE: At the end of the 9 to 5, it was all about the people—and the bonds they forged.
A Meeting of the Bosses • AHEAD OF THE OFFICE’S DEBUT, EW SAT DOWN WITH STAR STEVE CARELL AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RICKY GERVAIS FOR A QUICK—AND HILARIOUS—DOWNLOAD.
Role Call • MEET THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO MADE DUNDER MIFFLIN SCRANTON TICK (AND APPEARED IN AT LEAST 100 EPISODES. HEY—WE HAD TO MAKE CUTS SOMEWHERE!)
Where’s What • A vast empire? Not quite. But DUNDER MIFFLIN’s reach did extend beyond Scranton to include the entire northern seaboard—at least until all those mergers, downsizings and closures.
The Cold Opens • Thanks to the sheer lunacy and hilariousness of the first 2-plus minutes of each episode—including an endless parade of Jim’s pranks—these scenes have a special place in our hearts.
Phyllis Smith • The casting associate turned actress explains how her wry, witty delivery while reading opposite her Office mates ultimately earned her a spot in front of the camera.
The Perfect Prank? • Our present to you: an expert’s take on one of Jim’s most memorable gags.
Angela’s Cats • Over nine seasons, the prim accountant and feline enthusiast had at least two dozen pet cats, with increasingly amusing backstories and medical conditions.
Jim & Pam’s Wedding • THE TEAM BEHIND THE LONG-AWAITED NUPTIALS REMINISCE ABOUT THE SECRET CEREMONY, THE EPIC DANCE LINE AND A HORSE LEFT ON THE CUTTING-ROOM FLOOR.
Office Romances • Over the years a number of Dunder Mifflin employees were hit by “Cupid’s sparrow,” as Michael Scott would say. Here we map out the many swoonworthy (and squirm-inducing) love connections.
Famous Chili • When THE OFFICE shot this classic cold open, they just used Hormel chili from a can. We took it one step further and faithfully re-created this family dish.
The Webisodes • Before Amazon, Hulu or Netflix got in the streaming game, The Office was releasing original web shorts (nine in all!) for its rabid fan base to devour.
Threat Level Midnight • A very serious dispatch from the very real 2011 Northwestern Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival, where we got our first look at the Michael Scott-produced thriller.
Dwight Schrute • Think you know everything there is to know about Scranton’s assistant to the regional manager? Take our quiz to find out if you’re a true sensei.
Michael Scott’s Last Day • AFTER 9,986,000 MINUTES SPENT WORKING AT DUNDER MIFFLIN, THE REGIONAL MANAGER LEFT THE OFFICE BEHIND TO FOLLOW HIS HEART. INSIDE THE EMOTIONAL EPISODE.
King of Cringe • TV critics KRISTEN BALDWIN and DARREN FRANICH take sides over which Office episode is the most awkward one of all time.
The Runners-Up • OVER SEVEN SEASONS THE OBLIVIOUS, SOMETIMES CRUDE MICHAEL SCOTT EVOLVED INTO MORE OF A GOOD-HEARTED BUFFOON, PROVIDING MANY MOMENTS OF SECONDHAND EMBARRASSMENT ON THE WAY.
Crossword • Stuck in another boring meeting? Sounds like a perfect opportunity to grab a pencil and get to work on this puzzler inspired by everyone’s favorite office curmudgeon.
Who’s the Boss? • What does it take to run the Scranton branch? We peek at the résumé contents of its many managers (sorry, comanager Jim) to find out.
The Temp Look • We investigate the unlikely rise (and far more likely downfall) of the seven-time “Hottest in the Office” Dundie Award...
