Casserole Crazy

Emily Farris’s contemporary casserole cookbook, tentatively titled “Casserole Crazy: Hot Stuff for Your Oven” will be published in the fall of 2008 by Perigee, a division of Penguin books.

Long the butt of foodies’ jokes, the time has come to redeem and reclaim the humble casserole, in all its baked, cheese-topped glory. Hearty, no-fuss, and old-school delicious, the classic and updated casserole recipes in this collection will leave traditionalists and trendy foodies alike hungering for more.

Casserole Crazy Emily Farris has collected 125 variations on this theme that will have eaters sneaking back to the buffet for seconds—and thirds. With recipes from cooking pros–including Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, and Donatella Arpaia—friends, and family, this quirky collection presents the best ideas of the mix, from Beefy Mac to 5 Ps Italian Casserole, Classic Tuna Noodle to Zucchini and Corn Bake. And since it includes vegetarian, vegan, and lactose- and glucose-free alternatives, everyone can go casserole crazy.

A Missouri native, Emily Farris grew up eating casseroles. After moving to Brooklyn in 2000, she began to make her own, and now hosts annual casserole parties, which have been featured in the New York Sun, New York Post, and Time Out New York Gawker.com.