Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook [Hardcover]

Betty Crocker (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993

This all-new edition of the holiday classic is a complete Christmas compendium of recipes and gift ideas. Features complete menus for holiday dinners, brunches, and open houses throughout the season, complete with easy-to-follow timetables, decorating ideas, and homemade items. Over 400 recipes. 85 full-color photos.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook is a colorful and creative read. At this hectic time of year, cooks can feel safe and secure in the capable hands of Ms. Crocker. Every imaginable Christmas dish is here--cakes, candies, breads, meats, and, thankfully, lots of vegetarian dishes (a group somewhat ignored in many holiday cookbooks). There are also innovative ideas for gift foods and wrapping. Whatever you're aiming for--a huge family feast or a quiet dinner for two--this Christmas book comes highly recommended. --Naomi Gesinger

From the Inside Flap

With the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook, bringing the holiday spirit into your home has never been easier. From tasty recipes and entertaining essentials tocreative gift-giving and decorating ideas, this complete resource shows you howto add sparkle to the season (not stress!) and how to entertain with little fuss and lots of flair.

Plan wonderful menus with 250 tantalizing recipes, including classics suchas Roast Turkey and Do-Ahead Ravioli-Sausage Lasagna and variations. Make the holiday shine with Christmas Breakfast Cr?pes, Holiday Salad with Parmesan Fans, Merry Cherry Fudgies and more. Use the cocktail primer to make serving holiday beverages a snap, and surprise your guests with festive drinks like Merry Mimosas or nonalcoholic choices likeCinnamon Cider and Quick Cranberry Punch. Discover clever suggestions and how-tos in "Make-Ahead Magic,""Holiday Inspiration" and "New Twist" tips sprinkled throughout. They include special touches, time-savers and fun, creative serving ideas you can use all year long.

You'll also find two chapters packed with gifts you can make—for eating or for decoration. Turn your kitchen into Santa's Workshop and let the kids pitch in making cookies, candies and other goodies. Or choose from twenty-three fun craft projects and find unique packaging ideas to add extra pizzazz.

A Holiday Survival Guide and a Holiday Countdown Calendar help you with planning, organization and preparation so you can pull everything together smoothly and have time to relax and bask in the holiday glow with friends and family.

With a fresh, appealing design, beautifulcolor photos and illustrations and a comfortable, friendly style, this book will make you want to take your time and savor every page. So enjoy the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook—and have a wonderful holiday season! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc; 1st edition (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671799274
• ISBN-13: 978-0671799274
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since 1921, the Betty Crocker name has symbolized the General Mills continuing tradition of service to consumers. Although Betty was never a real person, her name and identity have become synonymous with helpfulness, trustworthiness and quality.

Betty Crocker has survived the decades by providing consumers with food information and food products that are contemporary without being faddish. The first hardcover cookbook, Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook was published in 1950 and quickly became a national best seller. Since then, more than 250 Betty Crocker cookbooks have been published.

Customer Reviews

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Christmas and all year around, October 31, 2000

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This review is from: Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook (Hardcover)

Everyone knows Betty Crocker has been up to cooking great things in the kitchen for years. This book lives up to their standards. The book is laid out well, and has pictures with most recipes. The book gives you great ideas into turning standard things into special Holiday treats. So many of the ideas are so versitile you can use them all year around.

The book has several sections with party foods, main dishes, side dishes, baked good, and a great section full of Children's recipes that you are bound to enjoy.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, December 8, 2000

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This review is from: Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook (Hardcover)

Okay...so I needed another book to reach $100 for free shipping and I like to cook and bake...but I didn't want a cookbook. Honest! But I figured this would be good and I could use it for a present. Turns out it's a present for me! The recipes look great. The pictures make your mouth water. And, if you need to make appetizers and want something different the Cream Cheese Penguins are absolutely irresistable; they're also fast & easy to make and delicious. From holiday drinks to appetizers to vegetables to entrees to desserts, the book is a gem! You'll get seriously hungry looking through it. Worse, if you're not in the mood to cook, you'll find yourself eager to get into the kitchen and get to work. For yourself or as a gift to a friend who likes to cook, you won't be disappointed with Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for easy holiday recipes in minutes., July 30, 1998

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This review is from: Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook (Hardcover)

I would be lost come holiday time if I didn't have this cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow and simple. I use it for the year-end holidays. It has great gift ideas that I have used many times. Not only are the recipes easy, but everyone who has tried any of the recipes loves them. This book is a must for the holidays.