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America's Best-Loved Community Recipes, Volume 2 (Better Homes and Gardens)

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America's Best Loved Community Recipes Better Homes and Gardens Published by: BH&G ISBN:0-696-200095-3

Imagine if you could sit down and open a book of your Grandmothers, Aunts and Ladies of the Church Auxiliary's favorite recipes. That is exactly what this book is. Imagine being able to bake that perfect egg custard pie just like your Grandmother used to make. Or perhaps make that wonderful chicken casserole like Mrs. Smith in the church choir. You never could get her to write down what that secret ingredient was.

It takes all the recipes from the many community cookbooks from around the United States and picks out the most popular and requested ones. They are then nicely pictured with a photograph of the finished dish as well as illustrations on how to do some of the techniques. Also included is information about the cookbook it was taken from and a quote or information from the person who contributed it

Reaching for this cookbook is just like reaching out to touch a dear and trusted friend. Not only are all the ingredients listed but also those techniques you are a little unsure about are explained well and then they are illustrated also. I was never sure how the best way was to take the skin off chicken pieces and this book shows exactly where to start and how the pieces should look when you are finished

When I first got this book as a gift I wondered to myself "how good can some collection of random people's recipes be?" After trying a few of the recipes I discovered that the answer was "VERY good." Now I just need to find Volume I.

This is an incredibly diversified mix of American cooking recipes in easy-to-read sections and bright and beautiful color photographs. The sections include: poutry, meats, fish & seafood, soups & stews, pasta rice & legumes, salads & dressings, vegetables, breads muffins & sandwiches, cakes & cookies, desserts, and appetizers beverages & snacks.

I have never had a bad experience with any of the recipes in this book. For that reason it has earned its place with my other two all-time favorite cookbooks "Betty Crocker Cooking Basics" and "Farmhand's Favorite Pies" as an "ACK! Company's Coming!" type of cookbook... a book that I can run and grab off the shelf and with a little bit of effort turn out a flawless and decadent meal.

Just in case you were wondering, my favorite recipe in this book is that of "Grasshopper Bars" featured on page 366. It's a fudgy brownie base topped with a sinfully rich mint cream, and a cool chocolate topping. Try it; you'll LOVE IT!

I love this cookbook and plan to give it to all the kids. I use it every week. When does the next one come out.

THIS IS VOLUME 2 AND I HAVE FOUND WONDERFUL RECEIPES IN THIS BOOK AND HAVE TRIED A COUPLE SINCE CHRISTMAS. I ALSO HAVE VOLUME 1 AND JUST LOVE IT. THESE BOOKS HAVE RECEIPES THAT YOU AND I CAN MAKE. THEY DON'T DEMAND INGREDIENTS THAT WE DON'T HAVE. WONDERFUL AND VERY HAPPY TO HAVE IT.

I had read several reviews of this particular book that were very positive; suggesting it was one of the best recipe books they had purchased. After receiving it and reviewing several of the recipes contained, I must agree with the reviewers. Anyone should find many welcome recipes they will use time and again.

Yes, this is an older cookbook, but it's a keeper. I've purchased alot of cookbooks since this one first came out, and this one is still right at the top of all of them as one of my favorites. You can trust making any of these recipes for the first time when having guests over. Every recipe has a full page color photo next to it.