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Taste is EverythingBetter Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 12th EditionReviewed by Karen Devine
Key to this new edition are the 1,200 recipes, many are new with sizzling tastes and texture, others are updated version from classic dishes, and still more offer ethnic flavors, fresh ingredients, and lower fat content. So there’s something for everyone. This 12th edition cook book continues the tradition of providing the young inexperienced cook with step-by-step instructions, helps them to learn how to use those kitchen gadgets everyone told you were a must, and it teaches the most accurate measuring methods, the way to select fresh fruit at the local supermarket, and dozens of other need-to-know facts while perfecting those cooking skills. All 21 of the ease-to-read index chapter pages that have made this book famous in their easy-to-read ring binder and its numerous finished food photographs also help the cook when there dish looks as good as the picture when they present it to there family. This book also covers topics such as food safety, menu planning, table settings, and a thorough glossary on ingredients and techniques contribute to making this edition and indispensable kitchen resource for all cooks. Cooks on the run, that appreciate the convenience of crockery cookers will now have some new recipes to delight their families. Recipes such as Beef and Chipotle Burritos, Ginger-Snap Pot Roast and Ribs of Apples and Sauerkraut from this new chapter. Then in the Appetizers and Snacks chapters there’s Crunchy Party Mixs to prepare or a sophisticated Cowboy Caviar. Other great recipes include Thai-Style Turkey and Pasta with Peanut Sauce, or Mojo Pork---to name just a few of the distinctive ethnic style dishes. Lets not forget America’s all time favorites like Apple Pie, Fruit Cobler, Fudge Ribbon Pie, Chocolate-Buttermilk Sheet Cake, Angel Food Cake, and Easy White Fudge. Ms. Darling, the books editor, and part of this cook books team for nearly the past 20 years, she knows that home cooks today are very busy and that they expect first-rate results each time they try a recipe in there home. As always, every recipe has been tested and perfected in the world-famous Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen, which assures us the highest possible nutritional standards and the easiest possible instructions. Nutrition facts and diabetic exchanges can be found with each recipe. There are also icons identifying low-fat, no-fat, fast (under 30 minutes), and best-loved recipes that all can be found in this new 12th edition book. The Better Homes and Garden New Cook Book can be found at local bookstores or on the web. Better Homes and Gardens Books |
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The 12th edition of the Better Homes and
Gardens Cook book, once again reigns supreme. This book has continually
provided cooks with recipes that are tried and true. Cooks can open this
book to any page and be sure when they fix that recipe they will be fixing a
family favorite.