Casserole Crazy

A quirky collection of both classic and unusual casserole recipes featuring recipes from top culinary artists. Long the butt of foodies? jokes, the time has come to redeem and reclaim the humble casserole, in all its Funyun®-topped glory. Hearty, no-fuss, and (admit it!) old school delicious, the classic casserole is made from at least two solid ingredients, plus one complementary gooey ingredient. Always stirred?never layered! Author Farris has collected 125 variations on this theme that will have eaters sheepishly sneaking back to the buffet for seconds?and thirds. From Beefy Mac to 5 Ps Italian Casserole, Classic Tuna Noodle to Zucchini and Corn Bake, Farris and celebrity cooking pros have thrown their best casserole recipes into the mix. And since it includes vegetarian, vegan, and lactose- and glucose-free alternatives, everyone can go casserole crazy.

A quirky collection of both classic and unusual casserole recipes featuring recipes from top culinary artists. Long the butt of foodies? jokes, the time has come to redeem and reclaim the humble casserole, in all its Funyun®-topped glory. Hearty, no-fuss, and (admit it!) old school delicious, the classic casserole is made from at least two solid ingredients, plus one complementary gooey ingredient. Always stirred?never layered! Author Farris has collected 125 variations on this theme that will have eaters sheepishly sneaking back to the buffet for seconds?and thirds. From Beefy Mac to 5 Ps Italian Casserole, Classic Tuna Noodle to Zucchini and Corn Bake, Farris and celebrity cooking pros have thrown their best casserole recipes into the mix. And since it includes vegetarian, vegan, and lactose- and glucose-free alternatives, everyone can go casserole crazy.

Casseroles illustrate perfectly what authentic, original, regional American cooking is all about. They are food at its most appealing: simple, delicious fare that leaves lots of room for variation and that the home cook can feel proud to serve anytime. Crazy for Casseroles is the final word on American casseroles. Acclaimed food writer James Villas is a man on a mission, presenting all manner of casseroles from every corner of America that feature meat, poultry, game, seafood, or vegetables, plus appetizer, breakfast, bread, and dessert casseroles. All can be prepared ahead of time and popped in the oven for warm-up, which makes them ideal for entertaining, potluck, or weeknight dinners. They can be simple and homey, like Texas Beef Hash Casserole; No-Nonsense Spinach Casserole; or Sunday Sausage, Apple, and Cheese Strata. But they can also be fancy and fabulous like Venison and Wild Mushroom Bake or Deviled Crabmeat Ramekins.

We love sharing a home-cooked meal with family & friends, and when time is really short, a scrumptious skillet dinner can be ready in a jiffy. You'll find super-easy recipes like busy-day cheesy chicken, Angie's taco pie and sizzling potato skillet...with just 5 ingredients. You'll have no picky eaters when Judy's easy meatloaf, sloppy joe bake or sweet-and-sour pork chops are on the menu. There are lots of hearty one-pot meals like family favorite pot roast, spicy shrimp noodle bowl and herbed chicken dinner! You'll find lots of easy cooking tips too, plus simple ideas for making mealtime memorable and fun. We predict that this will become your new go-to cookbook for satisfying quick & easy family meals. So relax...dinner is almost ready!

Long before there were television channels devoted to cooking or eating strange new food, the art of cooking could be found right in your own hometown. Beloved and at last back in print, The Classic Hoosier Cookbook is a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes handed down from generation to generation by Hoosiers across the state. This cookbook has it all: the best biscuits ever; delicious casseroles for every occasion; page after page of tasty, time-tested desserts; and a zillion ways to turn beef, pork, and poultry into truly memorable feasts. There's everything from an elegant Salmon Newburg to Polly's Squirrel Roast, always "best to eat while still hot enough to burn your hands," to making dandelion wine from scratch (be patient), and don't dare miss that astonishing recipe for Sugar Cream Pie, first made in 1816! This is a timeless compendium for everyone, showing us food as it used to be and how it should be prepared. The nearly 1200 recipes in The Classic Hoosier Cookbook will intrigue, entertain, and satisfy all.

A casserole is any food that you prepare in your casserole dish, which is a wide and deep dish for baking in an oven. It's a one-pot meal. It can have many layers, like what you find in Italian lasagna. It can have different combinations of protein and veggies. And, of course, casseroles can have a variety of meat and fish. Casseroles have a long history. It first came under the spotlight during the Great Depression and remained popular throughout the century. They have a special place in the American heart. But the food is likely to have originated in Europe. The first ancient casseroles were cooked in clay vessels. Many food historians feel that casserole comes from the Greek word "kuathion", which means "little cup". Others say, it could be from the Latin word "cattia", which changed to "cassole" and then "casserole". Some also feel that the food comes from the French word "casse", meaning "pan". Casseroles have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. They are today much evolved than what they used to be a century in the past. In this book, I will introduce you to some of the best casserole recipes. Some of them are classic American dishes, while others are exotic dishes containing chicken, beef, fish, eggs, and many vegetables and spices. This book is for you if you want to cook restaurant-quality casserole dishes in your home kitchen. Happy reading!

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