500 casseroles for every occasion—sweet and savory, hearty and light, homey and festive—from beloved James Beard Cookbook Hall of Famer Beatrice Ojakangas A good cook once said that a casserole is a blend of inspiration and what’s on hand. Add to that a generous helping of know-how, and you’ve got The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever. Call it a hotdish, covered dish, or casserole—in these pages, you’ll find one-dish meals for every season and any occasion, put together with James Beard Cookbook Hall of Famer Beatrice Ojakangas’s customary common sense and uncommon culinary flair. For breakfast, there are make-ahead strata and quiches or last-minute offerings like baked omelets and Eggs Florentine; for lunches and brunches, light fare or full-on midday meals; and for dinner a dizzying array of dishes, meaty or vegetarian, made with fresh ingredients or pantry staples—from Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing to Baked Spaghetti, Southwestern Beans, or Autumn Vegetable Stew. Leave room for dessert, because Ojakangas includes sweet casseroles like Mocha Fudge Pudding and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. And for appetizers and snacks there are dips, spreads, and slathers; mini quiches and omelet squares; and mushrooms au gratin, curried, or stuffed. You’ll even find bread here in casserole form, from sweet Cinnamon Bubble Bread to savory Cornmeal Spoon Bread and tender Sally Lunn. With an ever-reliable and inspired sense of how to create a delicious meal, Ojakangas has advice for both expert and novice about ingredients, equipment, and meals. Combine that with whatever you have in the pantry and fridge, and this cookbook is the perfect guide to everything that a casserole might be.

It seems we’re all crazy for casseroles! Homestyle and all-American, the oven-to-table recipes in Best-Ever Casseroles are the dishes we grew up loving…tried & true favorites we want to share with our families today. Take a peek inside…Country Coffee Cake and Baked Apple Pancake can easily be popped into the oven and if you like breakfast with a little more kick, make Zesty Sausage Burritos. Chicken Mozzarella and Beef & Potato Casserole are ideal for toting to potlucks. And kids will love Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole and Betty-getti…even the name makes us giggle! Oven-Bake Ragout and Homestyle Pork Chops will have everyone asking for seconds, while Dilly Tuna Casserole and Deep Sea Delight are deliciously easy to prepare. Our veggie casseroles are chock-full of flavor…Tangy Corn Casserole and Summery Herbed Tomato Pie are so tasty! No matter what the occasion…dinner for a new mom, a family reunion or neighborhood block party, the recipes in Best-Ever Casseroles are simply delicious and always welcome. Let's get cooking! 206 Recipes and 20 photos

The million-selling culinary classic from the “dean of American cookery” offers timeless and delicious recipes—a must-have for beginners to foodies (The New York Times). Hailed by the New York Times as “one of the best basic cookbooks in America,” The James Beard Cookbook remains as indispensable to home cooks today as it was when it was first published over fifty years ago. James Beard transformed the way we cook and eat, teaching us how to do everything from bread baking to making the perfect Parisian omelet. Beard was the master of cooking techniques and preparation. In this comprehensive collection of simple, practical-yet-creative recipes, he shows us how to bring out the best in fresh vegetables, cook meat and chicken to perfection, and even properly boil water or an egg. From pasta to poultry, fish to fruit, and salads to sauces, this award-winning cookbook is a must-have for beginning cooks and expert chefs alike. Whether it is deviled pork chops or old-fashioned barbecue, there is not a meal in the American pantheon that Beard cannot teach us to master. Enduring and eminently sensible, The James Beard Cookbook is the go-to book for twenty-first-century American home kitchens.

Friendly, soothing and convenient to make, casseroles are perfect for busy lifestyles.

Who doesn't love a good casserole? Hot and bubbly, topped with melting cheese or golden crumbs, casseroles are the very definition of comfort food. They're super-simple to prepare...just pop it in the oven and out comes a hearty dish the whole family will love. 101 Cozy Casseroles is packed with tried & true recipes that will have a scrumptious dinner on the table in a snap. Your family is sure to love tasty classics like Eggplant Parmesan, Supreme Pizza Casserole and Famous White Mac & Cheese. There's even potluck-sized recipes like Hearty Breakfast Casserole, Baked Chicken Jambalaya and Cabbage Roll Casserole. All are sure to be a hit at your next get-together! And with each recipe there's a beautiful, full-color photo to get your taste buds tingling. 101 Cozy Casseroles is sure to become an instant favorite that you'll revisit time and time again. Durable softcover, 112 pages.

Casseroles are the original meal-in-one - they're versatile, easy-to-prepare, and make great leftovers. 500 Casseroles shines because it contains recipes for longstanding favorites like chicken potpie, classic mac and cheese, and lasagna; but also light casseroles - zucchini and polenta bake; vegetarian and vegan - broccoli and mushroom noodle bake; and quick and easy - hamburger stroganoff. This new cookbook embraces casseroles as the original comfort food but treats them with a modern flare.