What a dish
Embrace your inner kitsch with coaching from Texans Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock. Their paperback, “The Casserole Queens Cookbook” (Clarkson Potter, $18), celebrates one-dish recipes, from Corn Dog Casserole and Coq au Vin to Smokin’ Strata. The emphasis is on comfort foods, but just as helpful are tips for choosing pans, doubling recipes and freezing casseroles. At
.
Tie one on
Wrap yourself in vintage-style charm with colorful patterned cotton aprons from Sur La Table. They come in six different patterns including red rooster toile, retro stripes and pink poodle; matching towels and potholders available. They aprons are $29.95 each. For store locator or to buy, go to
.
Pho fun
Use your noodle and nicely seasoned pho (say: fuh) Soup Starters from Pacific Natural Foods to help put the Vietnamese soup on your table in minutes. The organic soup bases (chicken, beef or vegetarian) only need rice noodles cooked al dente, some chicken, beef or tofu plus garnishes (basil, cilantro, green onions, chilies, etc.). The suggested retail price: $3.49-$3.69. For a store locator, go to
.
