I must admit up front, I've never seen the show and was at first tempted to dismiss this book as a bit of novelty fluff. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the show's characters are archetypes. Put them together and you have a well rounded person (give or take). What this means for cookbook aficionados is a well thought out, balanced collection of recipes that will take you through most of life's occasions, from simple casual fare to formal dinners, and everything in between. There is traditional fussy gourmet fare (Bree/Marcia Cross); homey comfort fare (Susan/Teri Hatcher); simple healthy foods mixed with Latin American classics (Gabrielle/Eva Longoria); kid friendly suppers and romantic/impressive dinners (Lynette/Felicity Huffman); and sexy, sensuous recipes (Edie/Nicollette Sheridan). There are even a few recipes from some of the neighbors like Mrs. Huber, Mrs. McClusky, Mike and Felicia.

The recipes, even the gourmet ones, are presented in a simple straight forward manner that will make preparing them achievable for even beginner cooks. Tips and notes along the way help with particulars and teach basics. Of course, there are lots of full color photos, not only of the recipes, but of your favorite Desperate Housewives stars.

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