Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (Paperback: 12th - Revised: 576 pages)

500 new photosamore than 700 in allaincluding 60 percent more of finished food than the last edition.

Dozens of new recipes offer ethnic flavors, fresh ingredients, or vegetarian appeal.

Many recipes feature make-ahead directions or quick-to-the-table meals.

New chapter provides recipes for crockery cookers.

Efficient, easy-to-read format, with recipes categorized into 21 chapters, each thoroughly indexed for easy reference.

Expanded chapter on cooking basics includes advice on food safety, menu planning, table setting, and make-ahead cooking, plus a thorough glossary on ingredients and techniques.

Appliance-friendly recipes help cooks save time and creatively use new kitchen tools.

Nutrition information with each recipe, plus diabetic exchanges.

Contemporary food photography attracts browsers and helps cooks discover new recipes to make.

Icons identify low-fat, no-fat, fast, and best-loved recipes.

Every recipe tested and perfected by the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen.

Revised and updated cooking charts, ingredient photos, emergency substitutions, and equivalents.

Respected, reliable kitchen reference with hundreds of cooking terms, tips, and techniques.