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.
