Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

Absolutely love this cook book. Don't know how to cook it has alot of instructions. My favorite go to cook book.

Book arrived in good condition. It was a wedding gift, and they were very appreciative.

I have an extensive cookbook collection, my first being a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook from the 70'. My Mom had one from 1950's. I thought it would be fun to to see what BH and G cookbook was like 50 years roughly after I bought my first one so I bought their 100th Anniversary New Cook Book. I am justastonished how great and extensive this book is. I love it!! Very Impressive. Buy a copy, and it would make the best bridal shower gift of all, too. You will not be disappointed. So all you have to do is go to your Amazon account and press some buttons. It will be arriving soon!!

Now that I’m retired, I decided to start cooking more. I’ve sure got lots of learning to do, so I purchased “BH&G New Cook Book” to get started and I got way more than I was hoping for. Impressively thorough and complete. Meticulous work went into this reference. From what I can tell it’s the Bible of Cook Books. I certainly won’t need to purchase another one, I’m going to be busy with this one. I like that. If you only purchase one cookbook, I’d make it this one.

I just received my copy today, and so far, I have mixed feelings. I got this to supplement my older (11th) edition. I'm happy my older edition is still ok for now, because I can see some recipes were taken out to make room for the new ones. (As is often the case when there are new editions.)Pros, to me: it has newer, updated recipes that reflect more diverse flavors we enjoy (think Chai or kombucha as well as old favorites like lasagna). I like that there is a section just on charts you could use for cooking. I really like the "Then and Now" section. It does still cover basic things for those new to the kitchen.Some cons for me: I'm not fond of the magazine-like layout on most pages. I find it a bit distracting. I also don't quite like that the "Then & Now" section is BEFORE the Table of Contents; it makes it hard to find the Contents. And I'm not positive yet that I like the change in some of the categories for the Table of Contents.I look forward to trying several recipes, I found some I already want to try.A note on the paper quality mentioned in many reviews: I DO find the paper quality is not the same as in my other copy, or in other cookbooks I have. I will agree it feels like a cheaper quality, though I think you will be fine if you're reasonably careful.When I read reviews on different cookbooks, I noted photos seem to be an important factor for many people. I guess because my other edition doesn't have as many, I got used to it. But this edition has A LOT of photos.Update: I made the Chicken Schwarma two nights ago, following the pressure cooker directions (the recipe gives directions for slow or pressure cooker options). It was very good, I will definitely make it again. And I did accidentally splash water drops on the page in spots. It does make the page curl a little.

Excellent cookbook. Will enjoy making many of these recipes. I have many other cook books and I am glad to add this one to my collection. Thank you amazon for the prompt and accurate delivery on my new cookbook.

I like the new cookbook even though I miss my old one of 50 years. I miss the ring notebook style but live the new way it’s organized and the oucturesy

The recipes use well-thought-out techniques and ingredients so that it's easy enough for the average home cook to make them, yet the results are full of flavor and textures that combine to make each mouthful a symphony of delight. And once you've cooked the basic recipe, it's usually easy to see how to modify it for your individual tastes.Like every edition, this latest one includes information on the equipment and gadgets a home kitchen needs (and those that may be nice to have), as well as explanations of the different ingredients and how to use them. Photos of many common ingredients are included as well (such as a wide variety of leafy vegetables).I've been cooking from versions of this cookbook since the late 90s, and none has let me down. I'm happy to say this one continues the tradition.