Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. 1953. 1st edition and subsequent reprints. Meredith Publishing Company. Red plaid cloth-covered five-ring binder. Title displayed in three silhouettes: Large Pot (Better Homes and Gardens), Gravy Boat (New), and Frying Pan (Cook Book). 416 loose-leaf pages with pink tabbed dividers. Sections include:1. Meal-planning and Nutrition; 2. Special Helps; 3. Appetizers and Beverages; 4. Breads; 5. Cakes, Frostings, and Fillings; 6. Candy; 7. Canning and Freezing; 8. Casseroles and One-dish Meals; 9. Cookies; 10. Desserts; 11. Eggs and Cheese; 12. Jiffy Cooking; 13. Meats, Poultry, and Fish; 14. Outdoor Cooking; 15. Pastry and Pies; 16. Salads and Salad Dressings; 17. Soups and Sauces; 18. Vegetables; 19. Table Settings and Entertainment; and 20. Index. You'll find complete instructions on food preparation in Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, and ideas for time- and laborsaving short cuts. It's easy to prepare wholesome, economical meals -- meals you'll serve with pride to your family and friends -- every recipe triple-tested in Better Homes and Gardens kitchens. Simple directions take you step by step through every operation, and they're fully illustrated with pictures and diagrams to make every step easy to follow. Color photographs show you how a finished dish should look -- and hundreds of how-to pictures help you reach your goal. Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book also suggests recipes for special luncheons, buffets, holiday dinners, picnics and barbecues, and cocktail parties; shows kitchen techniques for fast, efficient cooking; offers a guide to table settings, dining customs, and etiquette; helps you dress up your dishes with gay garnishes; shows you with diagrams how to carve meats; suggests recipes for turning leftovers into tasty surprises; helps plan meals in advance and buy in thrifty quantities; shows how home canning cuts grocery bills, and provides full instructions for canning and freezing.
By Meredith Press
Numerous recipes and colorful pages
1953 Edition