Cookbook Review: Family Favorite Casserole Recipes: 103 Comforting Breakfast Casseroles, Dinner Ideas, and Desserts Everyone Will Love

 

I've finished "Family Favorite Casserole Recipes: 103 Comforting Breakfast Casseroles, Dinner Ideas, and Desserts Everyone Will Love" by Addie Gundry.

Product Description

From Cinnamon Roll Casserole to John Wayne Cowboy Casserole, the 103 casserole dishes in this cookbook are simple and stress-free, but each is packed with flavor, making them your go-to family favorites to whip up any day of the week. In 103 Family Favorite Casserole Recipes, Addie Gundry shows that a dish doesn’t have to be complicated to be creative. You don’t need multiple pots and pans to find flavor. And with the proper tools, tips and techniques, anyone can cook memorable meals. She teaches you how to whip up everything from Potato Chip and Chicken Casserole to Strawberry Icebox Casserole to Skinny Cheeseburger Casserole. A casserole is something to be shared ― something warm, rich, and worthy of a gathering on its own. Every recipe is paired with a beautiful finished dish photograph that will make readers jump at the idea of casserole night.

About the Author

ADDIE GUNDRY received her masters in culinary arts at Auguste Escoffier in Avignon, France. She has worked for chefs including Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Martha Stewart on management, restaurant openings, brand development, editorial, marketing, and sales. In 2015, she won Cutthroat Kitchen on The Food Network. As the executive producer for RecipeLion, Addie creates culinary content for multiple web platforms and communities. She excels at making easy recipes elegant. Her books include Everyday Dinner Ideas, Family Favorite Casserole Recipes, and Festive Holiday Recipes.

Product details
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 3 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250123348
ISBN-13: 978-1250123343

My Review:

The cover is very beautifully illustrated, appetizing and easy to read!  That casserole looks so delicious and makes me hungry just looking at it!

I really like how the chapters are divided:

1.  Breakfast
2.  Appetizers and Side Dishes
3.  Chicken
4.  Pork and Beef
5.  Vegetarian
6.  Healthy
7.  Internationally Inspired
8.  Desserts

I love that all the recipes are all illustrated which is great to observe how the final product should look like, not too many ingredients and they are easy to find at the grocery store.  I also love there isn't too many steps and they are very easy to follow! 

10/10

Thanks St. Martin's Press for sending me this cookbook to review, greatly appreciated!

Cookbook Review: The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For

I've finished "The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For" by various authors.

Product Description

Hard-boiled breakfasts, thrilling entrees, cozy desserts, and more--this illustrated cookbook features more than 100 recipes from legendary mystery authors. Whether you're planning a sinister dinner party or whipping up some comfort food perfect for a day of writing, you'll find plenty to savor in this cunning collection. Full-color photography is featured throughout, along with mischievous sidebars revealing the links between food and foul play. Contributors include Lee Child, Mary Higgins Clark, Harlan Coben, Nelson DeMille, Gillian Flynn, Sue Grafton, Charlaine Harris, James Patterson, Louise Penny, Scott Turow, and many more.

Product Details
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Quirk Books (March 24, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1594747571
ISBN-13: 978-1594747571

My Review:

The book is divided into sections which consisted of breakfasts, appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, side dishes, desserts and cocktails

I'm really tempted to make Sue Grafton’s recipe for Kinsey Millhone’s Famous Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich on page 87.

5/5

Cookbook Review: Saveur Easy Mexican: 30 Classic Recipes [Paperback]

I've finished "Saveur Easy Mexican" by The Editors of Saveur.

Product Description

From the editors of America’s favorite culinary magazine, Easy Mexican showcases 30 recipes for authentic classics, from guacamole and salsas to enchiladas and ceviche. Learn to prepare simple, traditional Mexican fare — and create dishes that yield deeply flavorful results using easy recipes and items you likely have on hand. Easy Mexican also includes guides to key ingredients like chiles and tortillas, Mexican wines and mescal, step-by-steps, and more, making it an indispensable guide you’ll turn to time and again.

Offering authentic, from-the-source recipes for Mexican classics, this title is a handy go-to guide for home cooks looking for inspiration with international cuisine in the home kitchen. This well-curated recipe collection features favorites like tortilla soup and Mexican corn on the cob, regional specialties such as shrimp pico de gallo from Oaxaca, and salsas featuring different flavor profiles. Each recipe includes a helpful cooking or pairing note. Also included are special features on working with chiles, making tortillas, and more. Lavish full-color photos throughout help bring this beloved cuisine to life.

About the Author

James Oseland is the Editor-in-Chief of SAVEUR. Under his stewardship, the magazine has received more than 25 awards, including five James Beard Awards and an award for best single-topic issue from the American Society of Magazine Editors. He is the author of SAVEUR The New Comfort Food: Home Cooking from Around the World and the James Beard Award–winning cookbook Cradle of Flavor: Home Cooking from the Spice Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, which was named one of the best books of 2006 by Time Asia, the New York Times, Good Morning America, and others. Oseland is also a judge on the Bravo television show Top Chef Masters.

Product Details
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Weldon Owen; Original edition (April 16, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616284978
ISBN-13: 978-1616284978

My Review:

Really liked how the chapters are broken up:

1.  Appetizers
2.  Sides
3.  Mains
4.  Desserts and Drinks

The recipes are really easy to understand and really liked to see a picture of the finished product.  Three easy steps to follow and there were even some helpful notes.

4/5

Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this Mexican cookbook to review, greatly appreciated!