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Product Review
Betty Crocker's Cookbook is 50! In celebration, an updated and expanded ninth edition of this American classic reminds us once again of the value of good old-fashioned comfort food. The original Big Red Cookbook was immediately popular with a postwar audience seeking basic cooking advice and simple recipes that took advantage of several then-new convenience products. The ninth edition remains true to its roots, presenting exemplary instruction, savory mainstream dishes (that still make use of convenience foods and the products of parent company General Mills), and, most notably, standout chapters on baking and dessert specialties. New to this edition, which offers nearly 1,000 recipes, are grilling and vegetarian chapters; up-to-date nutrition information; additional color photos; and contemporary formulas for the likes of Brie with Caramelized Onions, Asiago Bread, and Tandoori Chicken with Chutney. Instruction was and is the book's strongest suit, and any cook--novice to professional--will benefit from its many how-to features. These include step-by-step directions with photos, tips for kitchen timesaving, and troubleshooting advice. The book also includes several comprehensive glossaries (those on cooking terms and ingredients are particularly good). Standouts among the vast recipe collection, more than 300 of which are designated fast or low fat, include old favorites such as Macaroni and Cheese, Old-Fashioned Baked Beans, and Lemon Chiffon Cake. A few newer ones, such as Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Bread, also qualify. Published, as ever, in a loose-leaf binder, the book celebrates American culinary know-how, a broad-based tradition of good home cooking, exemplary baking, and the conviction that food and commerce can meld to help people cook easier and eat better. Happy birthday indeed! --Arthur Boehm
--This text refers to the
Ring-bound
edition.
Book Description
The Best Just Got Better
The Most Trusted Cookbook
From foolproof, dependable recipes to reliable how-to advice, the Betty Crocker Cookbook has everything you need for the way you cook today.Whether you're a new or experienced cook, The Betty Crocker Cookbook® is the book for you!
Comprehensive resource, with more than 1,000 easy-to-follow recipes
Creative cooking ideas, including more than 400 recipe variations
Beautiful design, with 300 color photos and 55 illustrations
All-new chapters: "Casseroles & Slow Cooker" and "20 Minutes or Less"
Fast recipes flagged throughout—130 ready in 20 minutes or less!
Great-tasting Low-Fat recipes specially marked—more than 185 in all
Helpful Betty's Cures to solve common baking problems
Useful Learn with Betty photos to help get perfect results every time
Detailed nutrition information, plus dietary exchanges and carb choices
The all-new Tenth Edition—a perfect 10!
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, Ninth Edition (Ring-bound)
I have always had a Betty Crocker cookbook around. It was the first cookbook I took with me when I moved away from home, and it still remains the first book I grab for if I have *any* questions about a recipe I'm making. The book is great for cooks of all levels. It has a lot of great introductory information - how do you boil an egg? What are the different cuts of meat? It provides a lot of easy recipes that taste delicious and are nutritious as well. In addition, the book also eases you into many advanced recipes. Looking to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for the relatives? Trying to make a birthday dinner really special? This cookbook has the recipes for you, all easy to understand and with gorgeous photos. This version is definitely an improvement on previous versions as well. There is information on grilling and vegetarian meals, something lacking in the last versions. They've also added in a number of ethnic dishes that are quite tasty. If this book isn't on your kitchen shelf, be sure to buy a copy!
