Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (original 1930; edition 1989)

very good recipes ( )

One of my go to cookbooks! ( )

My go-to book for desserts and cookies and it has never failed me. Great pie fillings, delicious cookies and interesting things like bread pudding and sauces. Of course now I'm wondering to myself why I've never made it out of the dessert section? ( )

This is my go-to standard cookbook. I use this more then any other source for questions about cooking. ( )

This is my go-to cookbook for virtually all of my general cooking and baking. If the recipes lack inspiration or variety, that's something that an inventive cook can compensate for. I own two editions, and comparing the changes in recipes (older recipes use more shortening, newer recipes more butter or margarine) has taught me a lot about substitution and cooking chemistry. As much as I love the wealth of recipes available on the internet, it is to this book I turn first when I want a trusted recipe that I know will work.

Recommendation: Give this to someone moving into their first house or apartment. Maybe it will only decorate the kitchen, but it might start a lifelong love of cooking. ( )