New Cook Book, Bridal Edition (Better Homes & Gardens) [Hardcover]

Better Homes and Gardens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens | Publication Date: December 14, 2004

• The most treasured gift has arrived!
• With more than 2.3 million weddings taking place in America every year, the New Cook Book, Bridal Edition equips newlyweds with the most reliable and trusted kitchen information available.
• The New Cook Book features more than 1,250 great-tasting recipes and a special chapter especially for newlywed couples with dinners for two, top 10 recipes for new cooks and tips for entertaining friends, hosting holiday meals, contemporary cocktails, and more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 12 edition (December 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696222116
• ISBN-13: 978-0696222115
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toss up between two beautiful wedding gifts, January 21, 2005

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W. Kelley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Cook Book, Bridal Edition (Better Homes & Gardens) (Hardcover)

It was a toss up between this BH&G Bridal cookbook and Betty Crocker's Bridal Edition. I compared both of them in the book store and both are beautiful gifts each with their own strong points. I happened to select Better Homes and Gardens because the bride in this case would like a slow cooker. This book has a chapter of slow cooker recipes as well as a chapter on grilling-indoor & out. It covers both charcoal and gas grilling how to's, safety plus a timing chart for indoor electric. Both books have great color photos of different cuts of meats and more. I can't remember all the photos in Betty Crocker, but this one has photos of unfamiliar vegetables, fruits, legumes etc. The recipes look more exciting, and some of them are labeled with a heart for Best loved. Some are labeled for preparation time slow, fast, no fat, low fat etc. If there is a technique in the recipe that may be unfamiliar, the page number is cited for additional help. There is also a large Bonus section in the front of the book with many more ideas such as napkin folding, centerpieces, family gatherings, and recipes for two. The following section on Cooking Basics covers, well... the basics! Utensils, seasonings, food storage safety, manners, and more, along with more photos. Either book would be a nice gift!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than 1,200 recipes and enhanced with some 700 photos, March 9, 2005

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This review is from: New Cook Book, Bridal Edition (Better Homes & Gardens) (Hardcover)

Featuring more than 1,200 recipes and enhanced with some 700 photos, the New Cook Book: Bridal Edition from Better Homes and Gardens offers a culinary wealth of menu ideas for romantic dinners, holiday meals, and parties with friends -- as well as palate pleasing, appetite satisfying family meals at home. There is a guide to wines, cheeses, and contemporary cocktails, as well as tips and techniques that will provide even the most novice of kitchen cooks with a feeling of accomplished expertise. Of special note is the practical advice for putting on a big holiday dinner. From Pomegranate Martinis; White Bean Dip; Chocolate Caramel Bars; and Chicken Fried Steak; to One-Pot Spaghetti; Taco Salad; Meatball Soup; and Broccoli-Carrot Stir-Fry, the New Cook Book: Bridal Edition has "kitchen cook friendly" recipes and ideas for virtually every dining occasion!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Cookbook, November 4, 2006

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This review is from: New Cook Book, Bridal Edition (Better Homes & Gardens) (Hardcover)

This is the best cookbook I've purchased. It covers so many diverse topics and gives you so many different recipes, and they are all pretty simple too. IT's also great for newlywed couples b/c it gives you a whole bunch of meals for two.