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Bake until Bubbly: The Ultimate Casserole Cookbook | 
enlarge | Author: Clifford A. Wright Publisher: Wiley Category: Book
List Price: $22.95 Buy New: $12.78 You Save: $10.17 (44%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 7081
Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 456 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8 Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0471754471 Dewey Decimal Number: 641.821 EAN: 9780471754473 ASIN: 0471754471
Publication Date: February 26, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description Bake until Bubbly "Everybody who grew up on tuna noodle casserole or macaroni and cheese remembers that bubbling dish brought to the table with its top dappled golden brown, piping hot and inviting. My passion for casseroles was born from memories of my childhood and my mother's lasagna, thick and rich and gooey and delicious. But once I had three children of my own, casseroles were the solution to many frenzied nights. We all loved the simplicity, ease, and satisfaction of a well-baked casserole. One of my favorite dessert casseroles was the Pear Crisp my kids and I made in late August when our pear tree was groaning from the weight of those luscious orbs ripening. We'd cut them up and arrange them in a casserole with cinnamon and then blanket them with a streusel made of flour, butter, and sugar before baking until bubbly. Hey, what a great name for a book!" —from Bake until Bubbly Advance Praise "Bake until Bubbly . . . the name says it all. Visions of creamy, tender casseroles with crusty, crunchy tops immediately come to mind and Clifford Wright's book delivers. You will find easy-to-make one-dish recipes like the rustic but elegant Veal Saltimbocca and Cassoulet and comfort food such as Blue Cheese Halibut Bake; Sausage, Red Bean, and Apple Casserole; Cranberry-Apple-Walnut Crisp; and Blackberry and Cream Cheese Cr?pes Casserole. I love the fact that you can find everything from breakfast casseroles to vegetarian options to desserts. The Potato, Bacon, and Gruyere Casserole is coming to my next potluck." —Dede Wilson, Contributing Editor to Bon Appetit magazine and public television host "Just when I thought there was little left to be exploited in casserole cookery, Clifford Wright comes up with an herby tamale pie with cornmeal mush, an Irish rutabaga pudding, a baked rigatoni with meatballs, a nectarine and almond dessert casserole, and numerous other fascinating dishes guaranteed to add new and exciting dimension to this succulent style of cooking." —James Villas, author of Crazy for Casseroles and The Glory of Southern Cooking
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I really wanted to like this cookbook... July 25, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I borrowed this from the local library with plans to buy it if the recipes turned out. Unfortunately, they were only mediocre and I won't make them again.
To be fair, I only tried 2 of the recipes - the stuffed shells, and a chicken casserole. The stuffed shells was very dry and not cheesy enough - next time, I'd add some tomato, spaghetti, or marinara sauce. The chicken casserole was a little salty (could have been my fault) and just didn't have the warm, delicious, goopy, "I want more" appeal we were hoping for.
Many complained about the lack of photos in this book. I didn't find that an issue since I think casseroles aren't as beautiful as they are tasty. But I was disappointed in the mediocrity of the 2 recipes I tried.
Great Title, Mediocre Cookbook July 18, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This great title drew me to "Bake Until Bubbly," as did the yummy cover illustration...the only picture in the whole book, an odd editing choice for a cookbook. Odder still, not ONE recipe appeals to me enough to try it. Even odder still for a casserole cookbook, these recipes are not quick or easy! They are of the "stand in the kitchen for 6 hours" variety. Frankly, if I'm cooking a whole chicken, THAT'S what I'll serve for dinner...not subsequently cut it up into bite sized pieces, make a homemade bechamel sauce, shred a pound of cheese, mince garlic, make homemade stock, etc., just to produce a casserole my kids will stare at and say "Why couldn't we just have chicken?"
one of the best cookbooks in my collection July 14, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've never written an Amazon cookbook review before, but I noticed some strange reviews of this fantastic book, so I had to speak up. Some of the other reviews appear to be written by people who have never cooked from the book. There are complaints that the book doesn't have photos. One complains it has too many recipes?!
Yes, this book has a lot of recipes -- that's why I buy cookbooks. No, there aren't any photos inside (except for the amazing photo on the cover -- one of the best recipes in the book, by the way). But what's really important to know is that I've made a lot of the recipes in this book, and they're fantastic. I've been impressed again and again, and dinner guests beg me for the recipes. I highly recommend: Baked Rigatoni with Sausages (unbelievably good), Baked Swiss Chard and Spinach with Chickpeas and Feta (great for veggies)and super easy, Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping (perfect for Thanksgiving, although I could eat it for dessert), and Baked Macaroni with Broccoli (I'm addicted to this).
Don't expect any canned cream of mushroom soup in the recipes in this book. That's so old-fashioned. The author has a genius technique in the Broccoli-Spinach casserole for whipping up some fresh mushrooms, milk, flour, salt & pepper in the blender. It's so easy, and so much better for you than canned soup.
And so many of the recipes, after a little prep work, pretty much cook themselves. That's why I love this book, and casseroles in general. I'm too busy with a daughter at home and a full-time job to be standing over the stovetop. This book is just what I needed. Very highly recommended.
Not Enjoyable July 6, 2008 2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I collect and enjoy reading cookbooks. I like well written recipes that produce good results, but I also like a cookbook that is visually appealing...one where the feast begins with the eyes. This is not at all that book. Enjoy the picture on the cover, because that is the only photo offering of the entire book.
Not impressed May 31, 2008 4 out of 10 found this review helpful
I had high hopes for this cookbook as I'm always looking for casserole recipes. I was very disappointed. The recipes wasn't what I was looking for and I'm probably going to give this cookbook away. Hopefully the person that I give it to will have use for it. Here in my home it's just hubby and I. This book will probably serve a family with kids better then just a 2 person home. That's really all that I can say about it.
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