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Originally Posted by honeychile
I'm a firm believer that any cookbook, Junior League or otherwise, that has a woman's name at the end of each recipe is going to be the best you'll ever get. Only an idiot signs her name to a bad recipe! One of my favorites is one I picked up at a church bazaar while on vacation: Just Three. Every recipe is comprised of three ingredients, plus any common spices.
If you can get someone older to give you a cookbook, you have made a true friend! Let the cookbook open at will, or notice where the stains are - those are the better recipes.
Obviously, I collect cookbooks. The Better Homes & Gardens Pink Plaid Edition gets another vote from me, as does the 1970's Betty Crocker - perfect for the beginning cook. PS: the Betty Crocker has a whole section on tea sandwiches! |
Me too. It's my guilty pleasure. I have had to hide some of my stash, and I've started letting go of some of them, reluctantly. That said, I'll recommend Marcella Hazen for Italian cooking. She's my Bible, and I grew up in an Italian household.
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