The Desperate Housewives Cookbook Hardcover – September 26, 2006

Fans of Desperate Housewives will love this cookbook because it's so much fun--the wives' shopping lists are included, as well as tons of great photos and other funny tie-ins to the show like e-mails and even a formal dinner invitation from Bree. It's also a great cookbook on its own, with recipes ranging from easy to difficult, homey to fancy, and healthy to decadent. The recipes chosen truly suit each character. The directions for the recipes are well-thought-out and helpful. There's really something for everyone. I'm a vegetarian and I have made the Vegetarian Chili, Pineapple Bran Muffins, Fruit Salad with Yogurt-Honey Dressing, and Pineapple-Peach Smoothie so far; all of the recipes turned out great. But by far, the yummiest things in the book were the couple of pictures of "Mike Delfino." In case anyone wants the list of recipes, I've typed them in below for you; please bear with me if there are any typos.BREE--Basil Puree Soup, Tomato Bisque, Corn Chowder, Salad of Boston Lettuce with Chili-Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese, and Oranges, Finger Sandwiches (Olive-Cream Cheese, Cucumber-Dill Butter, Smoked Salmon-Caper), Dressed-Up Deviled Eggs, Caesar Salad, Poached Turkey Tonnato, Roast Turkey with Gravy, Traditional Corn Bread Dressing, Bree's Two-Step Braised Duck, Bratwurst with Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage, Chicken Cutlets Saltimbocca, Chicken Broth, Lamb Shanks Osso Bucco, Stuffed Cabbage, Fillet of Red Snapper Livornese, Lobster Risotto with Herb Oil, Rocky Road Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Tiny Potatoes with Herb Butter, Ginger-Spiked Baby Carrots, Buttery Baked Tomatoes, Buckwheat Pancakes, Blueberry Muffins, Buttermilk Corn Muffins, Pineapple Bran Muffins, Steamed Christmas Pudding, Brandy Flambe, Blueberry Crisp.--SUSAN--Margaritas, Traditional Cheese Fondue, Spiced Shrimp in the Shell, Roasted Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella Topped with Arugula Salad, Chipotle-Glazed Chicken Wings, Hummus, Butternut Squash Soup, Foolproof Macaroni and Cheese, Vegetarian Chili, Sophie's Meatballs, Pasta with Light Tomato Sauce, Baked Stuffed Shells, Newfangled Noodle Casserole, Chicken and Dumplings, Asian-y Turkey Burgers, Shopping Bag Chicken, Basic Crepes, Filled Crepes (Spinach-Ham Filling, Chicken-Mushroom Filling), Bechamel Sauce, Sloppy Joes, Two Ways, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Easy or Easier Coleslaw, Skillet Asparagus, with Variations, Slow-Roasted String Beans, Shortcut Polenta, Fudge Cake or Cupcakes, Caramel Frosting, Chocolate-Butterscotch Bars, Not-Too-Crunchy Granola--GABRIELLE--Black Bean Soup, Guacamole with Warm Chips, Juanita Solis's Quesadillas, Spicy Paella, Sunset Chicken and Rice, Tamales, Green Rice, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Bloody Marias, Fruit Salad with Yogurt-Honey Dressing, Sweet and Tangy Chicken Stir-Fry, Chicken (or Shrimp) Curry in a Hurry, Shrimp with Chorizo and Bell Pepper, Penne with Spiced Vodca Sauce, Salsa Piccante, Rum-Glazed Roasted Pineapple, Toasted Angel Food Cake with Spiced Strawberries, Pineapple-Peach Smoothie--LYNETTE--Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Grilled Cheese (But Were Too Busy to Ask), Warm Turkey, Muenster, and Coleslaw Wraps, French Toast for Breakfast (or Dinner) with Blueberry Syrup, Buttermilk-Soaked Fried Chicken, Slow Cooker Pot Roast, Stovetop-Barbecued Pork Chops, Meat Loaf, Better-Than-Packaged Breading (with Pork Chop, Chicken, and Fish Fillet Options), Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Potato Casserole, Broccoli or Cauliflower with Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Old-School Buttered Noodles, Coffe Frappe, Babysitting Cookies, Mango Martinis, Deviled Crab Dip, Classic Bistro-Style Mussels in White Wine, Do-Ahead Mushroom Souffle, Broiled-Baked Salmon Fillets with Mustard Bread Crumbs, Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese, Look-Ma-No-Hands Mushrooms, Irresistible Brownies--EDIE--Camembert Baked in Its Box, Perfect Crostini, Warm Herbed Goat Cheese Salad with Walnut Dressing, Angel Hair Pasta With Smoked Salmon, Oysters Poached in Champagne and Cream, Sausage Puttanesca (with or without Pasta), Herb and Lemon Roasted Chicken, Ambrosia, Molten Chocolate Cake, Make-Your-Own Sundae (Ice Cream Optional)--MRS. HUBER--Strawberry Smoothie, Yellow Cake, Chocolate Frosting, Date Nut Bread--MIKE--Mike's Rib Eye Stake with Onion Gravy--FELICIA--Banana Walnut Bread, Almond Macaroons, Double Whammy Chocolate Pudding, Vanilla Pudding, Wisteria Lane Icebox Napoleons--MRS. MCCLUSKEY--Mrs. McCluskey's Peanut Brittle

I'm very passionate about cooking, and Desperate Housewives is my favorite show hands down. I really enjoy thi book; so far the recipes I have made were sucesses and the ones I have not tried look good. Susan's macaroni and cheese was a huge hit at a barbeque I attended, it went in 10 minutes and I was lucky to have gotten a serving for myself. The only problem for me is that this cookbook is not made with college students on budget in mind; I'm desperate to make Bree's Basil Puree, but have yet to get enough basil to make it...I"m getting there though. Excellent addition to any cook's collection.Now I'm ready to have a volume two in this collection, a few things could include Katherine Mayfair' brioche, lemon pie, and her baking. Bob and Lee could be included with recipes for cocktails, and Angie Bolen's Italian family recipes would also be a great addition to the cookbook. There are other characters, such as Betty Applewhite and Gloria Hodge who could 'contribute' to a possible book. And as always, Bree, being my favorite character, would have another huge section to herself. We can only hope.

First off I have to say that I love the Housewives, so I had to get this book to finish my collection of memorabilia. I never actually thought I would be cooking any of the dishes, but I tried some. Bree's Muffins and Corn Chowder are to die for. The Lobster Risotto was very good too. The Tomato Bisque is next on my list of things to make. As I glance through the book I see alot of different styles of food. Even the pickiest eater should be able to find something that they will thoroughly enjoy. All in all, for the price and just for the novelty of this book, its worth it. Get it and try some recipes out, you will be pretty impressed.

this is my new favorite cookbook! I’m such a fan of the show and this has a lot of extra information from the show which is so cool! I’ve already tried out two of the recipes and they tasted delicious and I can’t wait to try out more!!

This cook book brings back so many memories. Love it.

Not a lot of pictures of the cast. Very few coutures of the actual recipes. It’s a cool collectors item if you love the show.

I bought this cookbook because my boyfriend and I were so addicted to watching "Desperate Housewives" and was sad to see it finally end. But as the saying goes, "all good things must come to an end." Thus my boyfriend, "Buck," loves to use this cookbook. He had to make one of Edie Britt's recipes the first day he received the cookbook. "Buck" made the "Oysters Poached in Champagne & Cream." It was delicious!! The recipes are fairly simple but extravagant at times, according to "Buck." Sometimes "Buck" takes the cookbook to the grocery store. Therefore, I'm looking forward to "Buck" using the cookbook again and again. If you purchase this cookbook, I don't think you will be disappointed.

Really wanted this book and was so excited to find it. Was in decent condition