Product Summary - The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook

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The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
Edited by Susan Westmoreland (Hearst Books)

The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook

Guide Rating -

Pros	• Good variety of recipes. • General basics section with glossary. • Hundreds of full-color photographs.

Cons	• None.

The Bottom Line - Excellent, well-rounded primer for novices. Good resource for experienced cooks. This latest edition combines information, methodology, and even nutrition in one easy-to-use volume.

Product Description

•	Step-by-step, triple-tested recipes with ingredients underlined for easier reading.
•	Basics section covers tools, appliances, food safety, nutrition, entertainment and more.
•	Standard categories include classic as well as more current recipes.
•	Ethnic recipes also included.
•	Dozens of how-to, ingredient and finished dish photos.
•	Expert tips from food professionals scattered throughout.
•	Nutritional analysis for each recipe.
•	Ingredient substitution and equivalent, plus metric and temperature conversion charts.
•	Well-organized, extensive index.

Guide Review

Food How-To at your Fingertips This cookbook takes all the basic essential knowledge necessary for general cooking and wraps it up in one slick volume. General basics covering equipment, measuring, food safety, storage, nutrition, grilling, beer and wine get you on your merry way. Recipes are broken down into standard categories. Included are classic recipes, new modern recipes, and ethnic specialties, each with nutritional data and heart-healthy symbols when applicable. Full-color photos expert tips, and pictorial how-tos are generously sprinkled throughout. Bonuses include handy substitution, equivalent, measurement and cooking time charts. A must-have feature for me is a detailed index, and this book doesn't disappoint. Look out JOC, you have competition.

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