"Ojakangas has found all kinds of ingenious ways--more than 500, actually--to say 'baked-in-a-dish' and still mean 'casserole' . inventive and exhaustive."-- Star Tribune "[Ojakangas's] take on casseroles just may change the way you think about these comforting standbys. Healthier, deliciously creative, easy-to-make comfort foods--what could be better than that?"-- Sacramento Observer "Any of these casserole recipes are great to take to parties, church dinners, or community potlucks. In any season, casseroles can be comfort food at its finest."-- The Blade "Ojakangas' list of need-to-know hot dish basics offers tips for both novice and experienced cooks. The award-winning author writes that the idea of the book is to provide healthier, tastier casserole dishes. Mission accomplished.

"-- Star Tribune "The latest volume by this prolific writer, The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever has me hungry and curious . in her hands, the recipe not only gets a makeover, but the concept of a "casserole" also gets a reboot." -- Star Tribune "Jam-packed (pun intended) with more than 500 recipes including sauces, dips and casseroles ("hot dishes" for those true Minnesotans) for every meal and occasion, these recipes are for more than just family reunions."-- Post Bulletin "Ojakangas is an inspired chef whose ideas have been oven-tested and sampled at her dinner parties."-- Shepherd Express "At over 600 pages, this impressive cookbook is filled with lots of tasty recipes, as well as a chapter on casserole basics."-- Northern Wilds "It's an amazing collection of "hot dishes" (Minnesota term) for every season and every occasion; sweet to savory, hearty and light, even dinner-party worthy."-- Rochester Post Bulletin "Some of the best things in life are worth repeating, and this reprint of Ojakangas' 2011 classic is proof. "-- Star Tribune.