The Ultimate Casseroles Book: More than 400 Heartwarming Dishes from Dips to Desserts

482 Pages·2011·22.86 MB·English

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Enjoy the incredible variety of easy and delicious casseroles
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introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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hot dish, hot tips . . . . . . . . . 8 succulent fi sh & seafood . . .134
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casserole hall of fame . . . . . 24 meatless wonders . . . . . . .154
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hearty meat dishes. . . . . . 60 pasta perfect. . . . . . . . . . .178
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poultry pleasers . . . . . . . . 96 ’round the world . . . . . . . .208
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index . . . . . . . . . . .472
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made for company . . . . . .244 one-dish breakfasts . . . . .354
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great american dishes . . .268 on the side . . . . . . . . . . .384
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light & healthful. . . . . . . .294 comfort desserts . . . . . . .414
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pantry quick . . . . . . . . . .318 party dips & bites . . . . . .452
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Dig in to home-baked comfort!
Casseroles are a time-honored tradition of American
cooking. When served to family and friends, these hot
and bubbly gems have a unique power to satisfy and 7
nurture, to spark good conversation, and to create
special memories.
Inside you’ll fi nd delectable hot dishes, including
breakfast and brunch bakes, party foods, easy everyday
meals, lightened-up classics, dinner party dazzlers,
and irresistible desserts. This unique collection of
more than 400 kitchen-tested recipes includes every
type of casserole you and your family crave—from
timeless favorites, including the green bean casserole
that ignited the casserole craze in the 1930s to
contemporary dishes that introduce bold, new fl avors
and time-saving ingredients.
The enduring beauty of these dishes is that they’re
easy to prepare—many freeze well—and make great
leftovers. In every chapter you’ll fi nd make-ahead
directions and helpful hints to give you an edge in
preparing each dish perfectly, wowing family and
guests every time.
Make this the ultimate family-pleasing keepsake that
you turn to for some of the most endearing hot dishes
that warm the heart as well as the soul.
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