Betty Crocker Cookbook: Bonus Edition

Heart Healthy Plus

Absolutely wonderful. Full of basic heart health information, guidelines and tips. Recipes are easy to use and understand. Love the nutrition and diabetic information for each recipe. A must have for anyone with heart concerns.

The only drawback is there are no dividers or tabs for each section of the cookbook. This requires a lot of flipping back and forth in the book.

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Practical

Everyone needs a basic cookbook. My only concern with this Betty Crocker Cookbook is that the pages are very thin and seemingly fragile. In the kitchen we need something durable. Also, I noticed it didn't have the same meat charts with descriptions of the parts identifying cuts and how long to cook them. There were charts but I liked the old ones better.

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Excellent Cookbook

My mother has used the Betty Crocker Cookbook since she moved out on her own 30 years ago. For Christmas last year I bought her the new version (our banana bread was extremely dense-- until we realized the measurements had been rubbed off the page!!) and we LOVE IT! The measurements have been changed from having to use 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 cups all in one recipe to using one cup size (all 1/4's or all 1/3's) for almost everything, which is great for reducing clean-up! The new vegetarian section is an excellent addition and all of the "oops!" sections are great for figuring out what we've done wrong. Who knew that flat cookies are caused by melting butter instead of softening it?! We didn't!

Overall, this is the best cookbook we have ever used and I would recommend it to anyone-- good or bad cook! Love this cookbook!

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Love this Basic Cookbook!

My mother gave me an older edition 10 years ago when I went to college, and it taught me how to cook. After my kids finally tore it apart, my husband bought this to replace it, and it's even better now! The recipes are updated and tastier, there's more info on the ingredients, techniques, and measurements. The pictures are better and explain more. This should be The basic cookbook in anyone's home kitchen. Love it!

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great book!

this book is the best cookbook i ever had and it is the only one i need.the recipes are great. and the cookbook has information for first time cooks.i highly recomnd this book to anyone who loves to cook.

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Happy Birthday to my son...

I bought this cookbook for my son who is turning 24 and lives on his own...He enjoys good food and also cooking. So after always receiving several calls about how to do this or that when it came to cooking I thought this would make the perfect gift....I still have my Betty Crocker cookbook that I received as a wedding gift over 32 years ago!! It has saved me on many occasion when it came to cooking... It is probably one of the first staples one should have in their kitchen at any age. It's just wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone.....

Excellent traditional cookbook

Love the traditional cookbook - all the old standby recipes tried and true!

Same Old Betty in a New Format

I absolutely love that my old fashioned Betty Crocker book has been updated into a healthier mode.

Betty Crocker Cookbook, Spiral bound.

Easy page turning, good pictures and many tips on cooking.

The Perfect Foundation for any Cookbook Library!

You just can't go wrong with Betty Crocker -- this updated cookbook is filled with interestng recipes (from standards like meatloaf and lasagna to a few more exotic dishes). There are also pages and pages of illustrations of vegetables, herbs, etc. This is a great cookbook for a beginning cook, because of the food safety and cooking info in the beginning -- but it's also a handy reference guide for more experienced cooks. One feature that I particularly love are the little "how-to" sections scattered throughout the book: each section has three pictures showing what your project should look like and what it *shouldn't* look like (such as underdone, perfect, and pebbly scrambled eggs). The binder format is perfect for cooking, as you can either lay the book down or stand it up on the counter. My only quibble with this book is that the pages are a little thin and have a tendency to tear off of the binder rings. However, with standard usage it's not a problem!

I highly recommend this cookbook! It's truly a cookbook for all seasons of life.

Great Cookbook

I've been using an old Betty Crocker's Cookbook for the past 27 years, and this was a wonderful update to it. Definitely my favorite everyday cookbook, and one that I'd buy for nephews and neices as they move out on their own, and start to cook for themselves.

Great Basic Reference Cookbook

My BC Cookbook (the binder) has been a great help to me, especially for the basics. How long do you cook potatoes? What does a hubbard squash look like? How do I cook patty pan squash? What is the conversion from this measurement to that? What does it mean to cut meat "across the grain"? The recipes are easy to follow, and don't call for obscure ingredients. When my daughter moved out and started calling asking me these cooking questions, I would have to say, "Let me check with Betty". So, I ordered her a BC Cookbook. She loves it for the same reasons. The newer addition even has one of her favorite recipes in it: Cheeseburger Pie!

Basic Cookbook

I was given a copy of the Betty Crocker cookbook when I was married 30 years ago. It was a staple in my Repertoire of cookbooks. I used it when I didn't know how to cook a new vegetable or bread, when I wanted to make a simple or special dessert, or find a yummy appetizer for a party. I knew how to cook, but this expanded my horizons.
My book was pretty threadbare, I cook much simpler than I used to, and I wanted to get more microwave information, so I figured it was time to upgrade. I looked at several cookbooks, thinking it might be time for another brand. I came full circle back to this one. I trust the recipes, although one of my favorites was eliminated, "Cherry Berries on a Cloud". It takes some time to make, so the editors may have felt no one wanted to make it anymore. (wrong--but you can't have everything) I just went through my old book and transferred my favorites that had not been included. I had the best of both worlds.
This cookbook is my standby in my collection of dozens of cookbooks.

BETTY CROCKER COOKBOOK TEACHES DAUGHTERS AND SONS WHAT PARENTS LEFT OUT!

This is a basic "how to cook" book, as well as a great recipe book! After 30 years, my Betty Crocker cookbook is well worn and stained with all sorts of spatters, but remains the most referred to cookbook I own. Having 3 daughters, I spent many hours in the kitchen with my girls, who loved to "help" me! As each of them moved out on their own, I purchased them two basic essentials: a home tool box, and a Betty Crocker Cookbook! I feel assured that they will be able to look up any type of food, learn how to choose wisely in the grocery store, and the various methods of preparation. Measurements tables are handy for increasing and decresing recipes. Spice recommendations add "zest" to any meal! And of course, everything from rack of lamb to "mom's" apple pie is spelled out so that even the novice cook can succeed in the kitchen! I don't get many calls about how to cook a roast, but as a Mom, I get called a lot about other issues...if only I had a book to refer to for all the answers! All of my girls have praised the book and learned a lot more than I could teach them! This book has given them the tools to experiment with new foods and made cooking fun! Thank you Betty!

not enough pictures

When I browse through a cookbook, it is the pictures of different dishes that inspire me to try new recipes. It seems with every edition, there are less pictures. I would rather pay a little more and have the pictures.

great reference

As a professional home economist, I have used this as both a reference and a text book.
The directions are clear and the illustrations are beautiful.
I give this quite often as a gift for graduations and weddings.
I also purchased Betty Crockers Cookbook for Girls & Boys. It is a reproduction of the 1959 edition. This was my first cookbook and perhaps it set me off to a career. It also show how cooking has evolved and Betty has kept up with the time.

don't have photo for all the recipe.

the book got so much ideal, it's good for the beginner.I've try many recipe and it so so.., not good not bad. you have to fix it to your taste.

A must have for any kitchen.

We are very pleased in my home. Incredible book. Very informative and helpful.

My number one cookbook

I love this cookbook. I had an older version for many years and got this new one with the new Vegetarian and Fast Meals sections. Even being Vegan I am able to flip through this cookbook and make most anything and it's great. Many of my favorite family meals are adapted from this cookbook. It is the one that is grabbed the most when it comes time to make a meal or a dessert and such.

A reviewer

This is the one cookbook to have. No matter what I have made 'the first or hendredth time' has always come out great.