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New McCalls Cook Book

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My wife and I purchased the (then relatively) New McCall's Cookbook in 1975 when we first married and were setting up housekeeping. It's been a standard in our home over the intervening 25 years. The book is organized in a logical progression, providing illustrated guidance for the most inexperienced cook,leading one with a serie of photos through several recipes from Chicken Kiev to an apple pie with a perfect crust. Following the photo section is an abundance of recipes, including both the old standards from mom's kitchen as well as many innovative, original approaches for breads, sauces, main courses, salads and desserts. The procedure & presentation is concise and clear in each recipe and the organization of the book makes planning a menu for the family dinner, a barbecue or party a simple matter of picking the most appealing & appropriate choices from appetizers to dessert. The world's best macaroni & cheese, the easiest hollandaise sauce and the most satisying lasagna recipes may all be found in the New McCall's Cookbook.

I received a copy of this cookbook as a wedding present in 1969 from my grandmother. I still have it and use it often. The recipes are easy to follow and understand. My daughters all love cooking also, and I usually have to "track down" the cookbook in order to use it. I'd loved to buy a copy for my daughters so I can get my copy back!

I like to cook, and I have a lot of cookbooks. But whenever I don't know where to turn, I fall back to my good old McCall's. For beginners, it's much less intimidating than "The Joy" yet still very comprehensive. For the more advanced, you'll still find plenty of tempting recipes (try the Cornish hen) as well as the best potato salad recipe going. The broken spine on my book and the spattered pages are testament to years of great meals. In fact, several years ago I purchased another copy for the day this one completely dies. However, I recently gave it to a friend who was bemoaning the loss of her favorite cookbook . . . you guessed it - McCall's! So, I too am ready for a reissue, Random House.

I collect cookbooks for those special recipes that hit my fancy from time to time. But this Cookbook, is the best overall cookbook I own. The directions are comprehensible and I am never left with that horrible question(s): "do they really mean this?" or "do I add the ingredient in sequence or at that same time?". The charts on cooking time are great and the additional information on ingredients is so helpful that I use it in conjunction with other books that do not provide such help. Yes Random House, put out a new printing (or a computerized version)!

I was given this cookbook by my mother in 1973 when I got my first apartment. It has been my first choice for recipes ever since. I now see my daughters reaching for it when they cook. I need a replacement since my edition is literally falling apart. It is the first place I go to look for a recipe. It is basic and gourmet, with excellent sauces and standard fare. Some of my best leftover ideas have come from this cookbook.

I have owned and devoured most of the recipes in this book since 1973 (am I really that old?). If you like good, basic recipes made with ingredients you already have on hand, then this is the cookbook for you. Unfortunately, you may have a wait to find it. Please, Random House, publish a new edition.

I was delighted to be able to purchase a new edition of this cookbook. I bought one when I was first married and over the years mine has gotten tattered and ripped. I find myself going to my newly-purchased copy to prepare some old favorites and try some new recipes that I did not attempt those many years ago. The seller was great, too. I got my purchase promptly and in great condition.

My mother-in-law used this cook book as my husband was growing up. I found out this was the one she shared recipes from the most. I was excited to get this. It really took my cooking skills to a new level. I bought professional, aluminum pans for "The Perfect Chocolate Cake" recipe and it was superb. I used the EggPlant Parmesan recipe for chicken and it is heavenly. It has taught me cooking skills I will use for the rest of my life. It is a "how to cook" book filled with recipes that are tried and true. I can't wait to try more of the recipes.