A good cook once said that a casserole is a blend of inspiration and what's on hand. Beatrice Ojakangas must have had inspiration by the gallon to come up with these 500 casseroles. From a breakfast of Eggs Florentine to a dinner of Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing, soon even the most casserole-wary cook will be dishing about these delights. Yummy treats like Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp are just right for parties. Even appetizers are reinvented in casserole form! The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever will inspire comforting dishes and innovative feasts for any meal of the dayno matter what's in the fridge.
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Beatrice Ojakangas has written over 20 cookbooks. She teaches cooking classes in her home near Duluth, Minnesota.
Susie Cushner is a Boston-based photographer.
Susie Cushner is a Boston-based photographer.
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Some people have claimed to be turned off by this book because it has a couple of recipes that use Hormel Spam as an ingredient. I think that's a joke by the author, Beatrice Ojakangas, that backfired: she lives in Minnesota, the state where Spam is manufactured. It is, not surprisingly, pretty popular in the state. But I guess not everyone gets the joke.
Aside from that, this book very well lives up to its title as "The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever".
Ojakangas opens with a history of the casserole and again incorporates her Minnesota background by explaining that the casserole in those parts is called a "hot dish". I have consumed many a "hot dish" at gatherings in Minnesota. And many a casserole at home, where such dishes are a favorite in a busy household.
This book already has lots of pages flagged - because it is loaded with great recipes. We had one this week, a chicken noodle casserole, that was absolutely scrumptious.
After an introduction to the basics of casseroles (e.g., sauces, etc.), she moves into the goodies: 16 chapters of yummies. (I admit to not liking fish and shellfish, but I include that chapter in the count anyway.)
Appetizers & First Courses
No-Knead Casserole Breads
Breakfasst & Brunch Casseroles
Poultry Casseroles
Beef Casseroles
Pork Casseroles
Lamb, Veal & Game Casseroles
Pasta Casseroles
Grain & Legume Casseroles
Fish & Shellfish Casseroles
Side-Dish Casseroles
Vegetarian Casseroles
Casseroles For Crowds
Casseroles For Kids
Dessert Casseroles.
More than 500 recipes, many of them that set my mouth watering at first reading.
Most of the recipes are reasonably simple and quick to prepare. Lots of fun new (to me) things to try like a No-Egg Breakfast Potato Hot Dish and a Curried Chicken Breast Casserole.
A couple of small negatives. The recipes are printed in a reddish ink and somewhat difficult to read. There aren't enough illustrations. Neither of these is a show stopper.
Overall, a great treasure for those who like "hot dishes" or, as the rest of the country calls them, casseroles. And having written this review and browsed the recipes once more, I'm hungry. Fortunately, I can look forward to the Ancho Chicken Breast With Corn for dinner tomorrow night.
Jerry
Aside from that, this book very well lives up to its title as "The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever".
Ojakangas opens with a history of the casserole and again incorporates her Minnesota background by explaining that the casserole in those parts is called a "hot dish". I have consumed many a "hot dish" at gatherings in Minnesota. And many a casserole at home, where such dishes are a favorite in a busy household.
This book already has lots of pages flagged - because it is loaded with great recipes. We had one this week, a chicken noodle casserole, that was absolutely scrumptious.
After an introduction to the basics of casseroles (e.g., sauces, etc.), she moves into the goodies: 16 chapters of yummies. (I admit to not liking fish and shellfish, but I include that chapter in the count anyway.)
Appetizers & First Courses
No-Knead Casserole Breads
Breakfasst & Brunch Casseroles
Poultry Casseroles
Beef Casseroles
Pork Casseroles
Lamb, Veal & Game Casseroles
Pasta Casseroles
Grain & Legume Casseroles
Fish & Shellfish Casseroles
Side-Dish Casseroles
Vegetarian Casseroles
Casseroles For Crowds
Casseroles For Kids
Dessert Casseroles.
More than 500 recipes, many of them that set my mouth watering at first reading.
Most of the recipes are reasonably simple and quick to prepare. Lots of fun new (to me) things to try like a No-Egg Breakfast Potato Hot Dish and a Curried Chicken Breast Casserole.
A couple of small negatives. The recipes are printed in a reddish ink and somewhat difficult to read. There aren't enough illustrations. Neither of these is a show stopper.
Overall, a great treasure for those who like "hot dishes" or, as the rest of the country calls them, casseroles. And having written this review and browsed the recipes once more, I'm hungry. Fortunately, I can look forward to the Ancho Chicken Breast With Corn for dinner tomorrow night.
Jerry
67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By K. Denton
Format:Paperback
This is a big book. The last recipie is on page 609, so there are lots to choose from. There is a wide range of choice, from appetizers to desserts, with more chapters on breads, side-dishes, "for crowds", "for two", and "for kids". Just browsing through, many sound delicious. The ones I have made were indeed very tasty. Ms. Ojakangas uses few prepared ingredients, and includes a recipie section of easy sauces to substitute for canned cream soups. One of the things I like best is that the author is health aware. The recipies are light on sodium, and many are light on fat. I plan to make a lot of these, and am looking forward to working my way through this book.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By P. Johnson
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Overwhelming amount of info, many interesting meals. The details are what make this worth buying. Chapter on no-knead casserole bread, including the much vaunted NY Times method, is worth the $16.xx price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Haven't had a bad recipe yet
I've made two recipes out of this book (Fruited Ginger Chicken on Couscous and one with beef, mushrooms, and wine) and they were both delicious.
Published 4 days ago by jro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book that helps you to understand how to throw it together!
This is really well organized book that has tons of recipes but really tries to teach you the technique of making a casserole so your able to slam things together with what you've... Read more
Published 6 days ago by nathanieladam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Cookbook
There will be recipes you will love and ones you will hate. But there are 500 of them, so you are bound to find some to your liking. Read more
Published 16 days ago by HomeschoolMom38
5.0 out of 5 stars
The "Best"? For once I agree
There are an awful lot of cookbooks out there that claim to be "The Best" right there on the cover and right in the title. Read more
Published 1 month ago by I Do The Speed Limit
2.0 out of 5 stars
Kindle can't do cookbooks
I think this would be a very interesting cookbook if it were not an e-book. Its nearly impossible to find a recipe in this format. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sheila sassone
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good recipe find.
The recipes are easy to understand and straightforward. I will enjoy trying many of them, although admittedly, at this point I have only read them and have not actually prepared... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robin Snell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much More than Tuna Noodle!
One of the ways I've found to indulge my passion for cookbooks without breaking the piggy bank is to watch the Kindle specials. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Grandma
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice collection
I have made several of the recipes and thoroughly enjoyed them. So much so, in fact, that I have had to buy additional books as gifts for my friends.
Published 3 months ago by Sedona reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book gives casserole a good name!
This is chock full of recipes that are terrific. Not your typical add a can of Campbell's soup type recipes. All from scratch and very easy to follow. Great purchase!
Published 5 months ago by Momof2
2.0 out of 5 stars
Watch Out for Errors
I gave this cookbook to my daughter as a gift. She is glad she has it but unfortunately it needed better editing. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Paula Francese
