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The Desperate Housewives Cookbook (Hardcover)

by Christopher Styler (Author), Scott Tobis (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Spicy. Sweet. Tasty. Tart. No . . . we’re not talking about the lovely ladies of Wisteria Lane, but their cooking. Bree, Susan, Lynette, and Gabrielle may not be traditional housewives, but they do have their special talents in the kitchen. In The Desperate Housewives Cookbook, they share those recipes . . . and so much more!

Tune in to ABC’s monster hit Desperate Housewives on any given Sunday night, and you’ll salivate over everything from Bree’s über-gourmet repasts to Susan’s what’s-a-spatula simple suppers. They may have wildly different personalities and story lines, but if there’s one thing the four heroines have in common, it’s food. In The Desperate Housewives Cookbook, the show’s millions of fans will find recipes for all the foods made famous by the show, as well as many others inspired by each housewife. For example:

-Bree’s elegant, impressive dinners feature dishes like Basil Purée Soup, Braised Duck, and Chicken Cutlets Saltimbocca.

-Lynette’s time-challenged lifestyle leads to quick, healthy, everyday fare like French Toast for Breakfast (or Dinner) with Blueberry Syrup; Warm Turkey, Muenster, and Coleslaw Wraps; and Potato Casserole.

-Susan’s lack of kitchen skills means that her dishes are of the couldn’t-be-simpler (but still mouthwatering) variety, like a Salad of Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, and Arugula; Foolproof Macaroni and Cheese; Chocolate Butterscotch Bars; and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

-Gabrielle enjoys the finest things in life -- and food is no exception. Her meals are gourmet, and most definitely prepared by a personal chef. Her faves include Shrimp with Chorizo and Red Pepper, Guacamole with Warm Chips, and Pineapple-Peach Smoothies.

-Edie uses food for seduction as much as for sustenance. Her sensual favorites include Oysters Poached in Champagne and Cream, Sausage Puttanesca, and Ambrosia.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 273 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion (September 26, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1401302777
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401302771
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #168,439 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a Hit, January 30, 2007
I received a copy of this cookbook for Christmas (Thank you, Santa.) The book was all that I was expecting it to be and then some. Cookbook fans and Desperate Housewives fans alike will enjoy this book, and if you are both, even better! It is an honest-to-goodness cookbook, with a twist. It's also like a Desperate Housewives "scrapbook", with photos, snippets from the show and some cooking history for each of the "Housewives."

Obviously, the five "Housewives" of Wisteria Lane did not write these recipes, although they are presented as though they did. Christopher Styler is the creator of these wonderful recipes, capturing the style of each "Housewife". From Bree's perfectly fancy treats to Susan's fool-proof, simple dishes, there are a variety of cooking styles presented and a number of dishes available for each style. The photos of the dishes are great and reflect the appropriate housewife style even in presentation. (Check out photos of Lynette's dishes and you'll see a pacifier and plastic dinosaurs in the background.)

I like the fact that the cookbook is arranged in six different "Housewife" sections, one section for each of the five principal "Housewives" of the show and one section for the "neighbors" of Wisteria Lane. As a result, this cookbook is effectively grouped by style, rather than by course or food category. You want something fancy and intricate? Go to Bree's section. You want basic family fare? Check out Lynnette's. You're looking for a seductive, romantic meal? Go straight to Edie's section. (By the way, if you do want to see a list of all the salads in the cookbook, just go to the index in the back and look under Salad.)

Included in the collection are also recipes for dishes that have been either featured or implicated on the show, such as Susan's famous Macaroni and Cheese, Bree's muffins, Felicia's Macaroons and even Mrs. Huber's Smoothie (remember the blender?).

I do have to tell you that the first time I used the cookbook; I decided to do a three-course DH meal, with each course from a different section. I used Bree's Boston Lettuce & Chili-Toasted Walnut Salad (everyone loved the walnuts!), Susan's Shopping Bag Chicken (which I doubled) and Felicia's Wisteria Lane Icebox Napoleon dessert (with which I took a "Lynnette shortcut" and used a pudding mix). My family and guests loved it all!

The highlight was when I was cooking Susan's Shopping Bag Chicken. As I went to stir the chicken and veggies in the roasting pan after the first 15 minutes, my roasting pan (which is still very new) started to slide off the oven rack as I pulled out the rack. The whole thing started coming at me...and it was hot! I quickly said a couple of unprintable things, dropped my spoon, grabbed the other hot pad and managed to stop the roasting pan before it hit the floor. I pushed the pan back onto the rack, picked up two pieces of chicken off the floor, rinsed them, tossed them into the pan and with as much dignity as I could muster, closed the oven door. I then turned to my startled guests and said "Well, that wasn't in the recipe." And then without missing a beat, "but then, it WAS Susan's recipe!"

While I can't "guarantee" the same exciting results I had, I can say the food was great and I would love to make it again (with less drama, I hope). Whether you actually make any of the dishes from this cookbook or not, you'll enjoy looking at it.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone!, October 17, 2006
I was excited to hear that there was going to be a Desperate Housewives Cookbook being released. The week the book came out I was curious to see if it was nice - and IT IS!

The book is smartly divided by each Housewife and also includes recipes from the neighbors - Martha Huber, Felicia Tillman, Mike Delfino, and Mrs. McCluskey.

Bree's foods are elegant and classy to say the least; Susan has homey, easyily made foods; Gabrielle has Spanish dishes an healthy foods; Lynette has Family favorites and also dinners to impress, and Edie has seductive and sensual foods.

The book is also a nice hardback with color pphotographs throughout, and
tells about the characters and describes each of their dishes. It even includes "grocery lists" of the characters, a behind the scenes look from the set explaining the job of the "food stylists" from the show and gives cooking tips throughout. I appreciated a section of Lynette's portion of the book explaining how to make the perfect grilled cheese.

I have only made a few recipes from this cookbook - Martha Huber's Strawberry Smoothie Surprise, Felicia Tillman's Wisteria Lane Ice box Napoleons, Lynette's Grilled Cheese, and Mrs McCluskey's peanut brittle.

All have been delicious, and I plan to cook alot more of them. The only thing missing is the nutritional information of the recipes, but other than that, this book is great!

You're sure to find something you like out of this cookbook because it has a wide variety of different foods from the different characters. This makes a great add to your Desperate Housewives Memorabilia Collection, Cookbook collection, or a great gift to a Desperate Housewives fan!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars yummy, November 12, 2006
By Emily Jaquith "3mm3rs" (The loE, CaLi uSa) - See all my reviews
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I have this cookbook and the book is not only cute but the dishes are so tasty!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Wont Buy What I cannot Preview
It's nice to hear good comments from other reviewers, but if I can't at least see the table of contents or general things about the book, I have no plans to buy it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Miller

4.0 out of 5 stars From one desperate housewife to another....
I loved the book! My only complaint in that Bree's infamous Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is M.I.A.
Published 5 months ago by K. Pope

5.0 out of 5 stars Something to please even the pickiest palate!
First off I have to say that I love the Housewives, so I had to get this book to finish my collection of memorabilia. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Tons of recipes including main dishes, sides, desserts and more, fun picture inserts from the show and other funny little things about each wife. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Recipes
I bought 3 books as give aways in my Curves Clubs. The ladies love the books and we have Desperate Housewives tasting days. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Desparate Housewives Cookbook
I bought this for the pictures of the stars of Desparate Housewives. But it has some awfully good recipes in it. I recommend this cookbook.
Published on January 28, 2007 by Joyce D. Fuhrman

5.0 out of 5 stars The Desperate Housewives Cookbook: Juicy Dishes and Saucy Bits
Fantastic!!! This is one of the most useful cookbooks I own, and believe me I have several! I used it the day I recieved it in the mail to make a dish for a party and it was a... Read more
Published on January 12, 2007 by Lady Katie Bishop

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Cookin' with the Desperate Housewives
I received this cookbook as a gift, and I absolutely love it! I'm a huge fan of the show, plus I'm a cookbook junkie. Read more
Published on December 26, 2006 by J. Shake

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS!!!
If you are still desperately searching for a great Mom/Wife-type gift for any of the women on your List, check out THE DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES COOKBOOK: Juicy Dishes and Saucy Bits... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars DISHING OUT GOSSIP AND GRUB
This is one idea we wish we had cooked up. This "companion" cookbook to the hit ABC series will satisfy every Desperate devotee and every fan's appetite. Read more
Published on November 20, 2006 by Alan W. Petrucelli

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