Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book - 18th Edition (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Better Homes & Gardens celebrates its 100th anniversary with this expanded edition of the 'red plaid' cookbook, a trusted staple in kitchens across America since 1930. All-new chapters look back at the history of Better Homes & Gardens, including a 'Behind the Kitchen Door' feature about America's first test kitchen, and a 'Then & Now' section comparing original classics to updated recipes influenced by flavor and current food trends. With more than 1,000 recipes and a photo for each one, the book covers traditional dishes such as Brownies and new favorites like Cold Brew Coffee. This edition maintains fresh organization to reflect how we cook today: recipes have flavor variations, options to swap out ingredients, and ways to make dishes healthier. Clear directions and how-to photos teach techniques; identification photos clarify the broad range of today's ingredients; charts for meat and poultry give at-a-glance cooking times; and 'cheat sheets' throughout present information in easy-to-access bites. Perfect for today's kitchens, the book is a handy, lay-flat hardcover." --

Book Synopsis

Better Homes & Gardens celebrates its 100th anniversary with this expanded edition of the "red plaid" cookbook, a trusted staple in kitchens across America since 1930.

All-new chapters look back at the history of Better Homes & Gardens, including a "Behind the Kitchen Door" feature about America's first test kitchen, and a "Then & Now" section comparing original classics to updated recipes influenced by flavor and current food trends. With more than 1,000 recipes and a photo for each one, the book covers traditional dishes such as Brownies and new favorites like Cold Brew Coffee.

This edition maintains fresh organization to reflect how we cook today: recipes have flavor variations, options to swap out ingredients, and ways to make dishes healthier. Clear directions and how-to photos teach techniques; identification photos clarify the broad range of today's ingredients; charts for meat and poultry give at-a-glance cooking times; and "cheat sheets" throughout present information in easy-to-access bites.

Perfect for today's kitchens, the book is a handy, lay-flat hardcover.

About the Author

The Better Homes and Gardens brand is one of America's most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating, and crafting. Today, the brand encompasses books, magazines, and digital media.