Good Housekeeping Cookbook - by Susan Westmoreland & Good Housekeeping (Hardcover)

About the Book

Welcome the newest edition of Good Housekeeping's spectacular cookbook! Featuring 1,200 recipes, hundreds of stunning photos, and invaluable tips from the Test Kitchen, this irreplaceable volume fulfills the magazine's mission of making cooking a delight and success for every home cook, every time. Whether you're looking for a quick family dinner, like the Sweet & Sticky Chicken with Snow Peas; a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan option; or a dish worthy of a special occasion, such as Coq au Vin, this collection has it all--along with serving suggestions, ingredient spotlights, and more!

Book Synopsis

"Home cooks will turn to this edition for years to come."--Publishers Weekly

A cornerstone in the brand's renowned triple-tested recipe collections, this entirely new, photo-packed edition embraces today's food and dietary trends and continues to be the most trusted kitchen companion for novice and expert home cooks alike.

Welcome the newest edition of Good Housekeeping's spectacular cookbook! Featuring 1,200 recipes and hundreds of stunning photos, this indispensable volume fulfills the magazine's mission of making cooking a delight--and success--for every home cook, at every level, every single time. Whether you're rushing to get family dinner on the table on a busy weekday, preparing a leisurely meal on the weekend, or putting together something special for a party or holiday, you'll find just the right dish to fit the occasion--including plenty of delicious gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan fare, as well as one-pot meals, and grilled options. Enjoy Strawberry Cheesecake Flapjacks or a Spanish Potato Omelet for brunch. Warm up a cold day with Tomato Soup with Cupid Croutons, Clam Chowder, or Caldo Verde. Dig into Quick Quesadillas (with Perfect Guacamole, of course), Ropa Vieja, Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Herbed Skillet Chicken, Wiener Schnitzel, Easy Shrimp and Grits, Easiest-Ever Spinach Lasagna, or Penne with Vodka Sauce. And don't forget the drinks--including a Strawberry Iced Tea or a Berry Bellini--and a dessert to top it off, including a Sticky Toffee Bundt Cake and Classic Apple Pie.

As always, you get proven tips from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen on everything from choosing the perfect pots and pans to serving suggestions and ingredient spotlights!

Review Quotes

"Westmoreland, culinary director at Good Housekeeping, presents new recipes from the GH test kitchen in this highly informative and massive compendium. The book is packed with classic favorites for every occasion, as well as new recipes incorporating current trends (vegetable-centered fare, gluten-free, vegan, big batch cooking) and popular cooking tools and techniques (sheet pan, multicooker, grill). There's expert advice on fridge and pantry setup ('Rotate your cans with oldest dates first when you stock up') and how to trim artichokes and freeze whipped cream, and numerous sidebars feature test notes, tips, ingredient ideas, and glossaries. Westmoreland also includes a discussion of knife essentials, dietary guidelines for healthy eating, tips for reading nutritional labels, and wine basics, along with charts for roasting and grilling meats or vegetables. As for the recipes, vegetables take center stage in a winter veggie tart with brussels sprouts and chard. Poultry dishes include coq au riesling and chicken breasts with seven sauce varieties. An easy seafood dish of cod, cabbage, and bacon is baked in parchment. Breakfast choices include java banana and green light smoothies, and spinach and prosciutto frittata muffins; salads, meanwhile, include one with warm lentils and shrimp. There are several chapters dedicated to all manner of breads, baked treats, and impressive desserts, such as sticky toffee bundt cake. Home cooks will turn to this edition for years to come."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Susan Westmoreland is Culinary Director of Good Housekeeping. Media appearances include the TODAY show, Good Morning America, Food Network and Cooking Channel shows, NPR's All Things Considered, and The Connected Table. She is a member of the Kitchen Cabinet at Smithsonian Museum of American History and has served on the Board of Directors of Les Dames d'Escoffier and the New York Women's Culinary Alliance. In 2001, Susan was named The James Beard Foundation's Editor of the Year. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.