The Bottom Line
Fans of the series "Desperate Housewives" will enjoy this entertaining exploration of the culinary talents of the different housewives and their neighbors.
Pros
- A fun cookbook designed under the pretense of showcasing each housewife's kitchen skills.
- Amusing narratives sprinkled throughout from tips on the recipes to chatter among the housewives.
- Photos from the show that fans will enjoy.
Cons
- This cookbook is as eclectic as the housewives.
Description
- Recipes ranging from Macaroni and Cheese to Shrimp with Chorizo and Bell Pepper, from Chocolate Chip Cookies to Margaritas.
- There are recipes for every course and all times of the day.
- Attractive color photos of both the food and scenes from the show.
Guide Review - The Desperate Housewives Cookbook: Juicy Dishes and Saucy Bits
Such a diverse group of housewives and such a diverse range of culinary talents and tastes. This book is exactly what you'd expect from the entertaining housewives. Bree shares her favorite gourmet dishes such as Lamb Shanks Osso Bucco and Tomato Bisque. From Susan we find simple dishes that she hopes to cook without an accident someday such as her Foolproof Macaroni and Cheese and Easy or Easier Coleslaw. Gabrielle's recipes include exotic dishes that her housekeeper will prepare for her and Carlos such as Black Bean Soup and Rum-Glazed Pineapple. Lynette is the practical working mom so her collection has family favorites like Meat Loaf and Old-School Buttered Noodles. And Edie, the neighborhood vamp, offers recipes for seduction like Oysters Poached in Champagne and Cream and Make-Your-Own Sundae (Ice Cream Optional). Even some of the neighbors including Mrs. Huber, Mike, Felicia, and Mrs. Mccluskey share a few of their favorites.
The recipes are written clearly and the photos will build your appetite for both the dishes and the show. It's a tongue-in-cheek romp through the kitchens of Wisteria Lane and fans will enjoy digging into this book.
