Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) Hardcover – September 18, 2018

I really like the spiral binding, makes it very easy to keep your place without having to put something on it.

I bought this as a bday gift 4 my daughters 30th bday, her cooking skills have improved 100%. She absolutely loves this recipe book, she said the recipes are very easy 2 follow & so far every recipe she has tried has come out delicious. This recipe book has all the old school recipes that my mom used 2 use back n the day when I was a kid growing up/my mom could cook really good meals, always kept me/my brothers coming back 4 more. I do recommend this recipe book 2 anyone looking 2 better their cooking skills especially 4 those who may not cook so well n the kitchen as was the case of my daughter. She is now a 5 star cook, her family is now excited when it's time 4 whatever meal she is preparing 2 cook, they are ready 2 come sit at the kitchen table eager/ready 2 devour whatever she puts in front of them. I'm so glad I purchased this recipe book 4 her/she thanks me quite often 4 buying this recipe book 4 her. You cant go wrong with this book, it's all good. I would definitely recommend this recipe book/I wouldn't hesitate purchasing this book again as a gift 4 anyone who may b n need of some help n the kitchen or 4 anyone who would like 2 have this book n general as an added tool of their arsenal of cookbooks collection. Thanks 4 such a great cookbook, very well pleased with this purchase.

I accidentally got rid of my older BHG cookbook during a move and decided to replace it. I really love the front that goes into so much info on all the tools, ingredients, methods, etc...with pictures, too! It also has a bookmark! a simple thing but awesome. It has plenty of "standard" which makes me feel better since I don't buy cookbooks for fancy or new foods. I just need to feed my family. Of course, they do have lots of the "fancy" recipes. I'm just happy with the balance. They have info on time for cooking types of meats by cut and method. It sometimes seems a bit odd to have recipes divided by use (breakfast, brunch, etc). They do still have separate sections for bread, veg, dessert, poultry, etc... The sections by use are handy, though, for figuring out what to serve. either way, the index will always point you in the direction you need to go. Only con (and I'm not sure it even is) is that it is hardcover instead of binder. The pages of my binders often tore out but easily stayed flat and were easy to photocopy, if needed, for travel. I don't expect the pages in the hardcover to fall out. While it stays open, it's not flat. We'll see how annoying that is. I'll probably get one of the book weights to keep it open. Anyway, all together, I love it

Everyone asks this question: What's on the menu for this week? This wonderful cookbook will help you answer that question several times a day and every day of the year! This is a beautiful and very comprehensive cookbook. I really like that they include a picture for every recipe. There is a wealth of information in this cookbook that includes every thing from the basics to more advanced info. Perfect for a novice chef! Lots of basic recipes that are great for every day but it also has recipes for special occasions, parties, brunches, etc. I also appreciate how they explain the different cuts of meat and cooking methods. The recipes use ingredients that I know and are not obscure. Most of them have ingredients that are in most pantries. All in all a very good cookbook with hundreds of recipes and abundant information to help anyone become a better home chef! This is a cookbook that I will turn to for inspiration and ideas for years to come!

My daughter-in-law doesn't know how to cook. These days 'Home Ec' is not a thing like it was when I was in high school. I had 3 years of 'Home Ec' and the BHG cookbook was one of our 'textbooks'. When I graduated high school my home ec teacher gifted all of us a copy back in 1981. I was extremely grateful since my mom was one of the 'liberated' set and felt it was beneath her to cook. I never starved thanks to the BHG cookbook I got from my H.E. teacher and I was able to raise my sons healthily because of this too. I have 3 BHG cookbooks.....my original from 1981 as well as a softcover edition I won at a raffle and a 3-ring edition that is on my counter (it's my 'go to').My daughter-in-law has been teaching herself different things and is enjoying the detailed steps, the photos, and the tips that are pertinent to today's cook... like using rotisserie chicken from a grocery store if one is short on time for some recipes.The cover has an odd 'feel' to it and stains easily. It's a cookbook, so that kind of comes with the territory, however it would have been nice if it was a 'wipeable' cover like past BHG cookbooks. I agree also, it would have been nice to have a 3-ring version like past issues. I adore my 3-ring BHG cookbook and it has come in handy to pull out a page when space is at a premium, like holidays.I do recommend it still as a gift for the many new cooks.. wedding gift, graduation gift, etc...