Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook (Spiral-bound)

~ (Author) "Ever wonder how Bisquick, that famous "world of baking in a box," got its start?..." (more)
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No kitchen cabinet is complete without a box of Bisquick. For nearly 70 years, the familiar yellow box has been a staple for biscuits, shortcakes, and quick dinners. Updated for the millennium, Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook is filled with old favorites, such as Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake and Oven-Fried Chicken, plus new recipes for the likes of Rhubarb Meringue Torte and Thai Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

The cookbook is divided into seven sections, including such standards as "Best-Ever Breakfasts," "Savory Snacks and Breads," "Family-Pleasing Dinners," and "Delicious Desserts." There's a whole chapter on Bisquick's famous Impossibly Easy pies, featuring savory items such as Taco Pie, Salmon-Asparagus Pie, and--a favorite with the kids--Mac 'n' Cheese Pie, in addition to Coconut Pie (the very first Impossible Pie), French Apple Pie, and Mocha Fudge Cheesecake. Calorie watchers should check out the "Favorites Made Lighter" recipes, which use Reduced-Fat Bisquick. There are recipes for Hearty Chicken and Potato Dinner, Southwest Tamale Tart, and Chocolate-Cinnamon Sundae Cake, all with half the fat of the original Bisquick dishes.

If you have little helpers at your elbow, Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook is a great introduction to cooking. Flip to "In the Kitchen with Kids" and make Jack-o'-Lantern Pizzas for dinner followed by Banana S'mores. There's even a Bisquick-based play dough and squiggle paint recipe (just for playing; no eating, please). Every recipe has an accompanying picture and a Betty's Tip to help you out. Whether you want to whip up a batch of biscuits or make individual Italian Sausage Pot Pies, dinner is only minutes away. --Dana Van Nest

Product Description

The 150 best Bisquick recipes, collected for the first time

Introduced in 1930, Bisquick quickly became a kitchen staple in a convenient shortcut to great biscuits, pancakes, waffles, cobblers, and other baked treats. In fact, it's now found in more than half of American kitchens. For the last 70 years, Betty Crocker has been refining Bisquick recipes as well as creating new recipes that reflect current tastes. Now, the best Bisquick recipes are collected here in one great book. No more shuffling through loose clippings, just turn to that favorite recipe! You'll find:

• A full-color photograph of every recipe
• Step-by-step illustrated instructions for such classics as waffles, biscuits and strawberry shortcake
• Concealed wiro binding that allows the book to open flat for convenient cooking
• All-time favorite Bisquick recipes flagged
• Individual chapters on low-fat recipes and kid-friendly recipes
• High-altitude directions with every recipe

From Pancakes and Biscuits to Blueberry Muffins and Impossible Pies, this beautiful full-color cookbook is just what the millions of Bisquick fans have been waiting for.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 296 pages
• Publisher: Betty Crocker (August 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764561561
• ISBN-13: 978-0764561566
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #132,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very handy, October 13, 2000

By	Stephanie Manley (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

You are going to find this a handy book. We all enjoy being able to put together great tasting recipes in a jiffy. You will be able to do that with this. My favorite part of this book is that many of our Bisquick favorites are no longer on the back of cards, boxes, but right there ready to go. This book has a wide variety of recipes, definately more than I thought possible for Bisquick. You are going to find this book helpful when your in search of something quick to put together for dinner.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bisquick heaven, September 24, 2000

By A Customer

This is a terrific cookbook. It has all the favorites from the past, lots of impossible pie recipes, and some new recipes too. Finally!! A cookbook that I'll actually use. It also has a great kids section with recipes for food and other fun things like paint and "play dough". I recommended it to all my friends and family and I'm even picking up a few for Christmas.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars everything you need in a cookbook, October 13, 2000

By	Paula Emeigh "love to read!" (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very impressed with this cookbook. Photo's are important to me to visualize what the finished recipe should look like. This book is full of photo's with practically every meal. Not just for desserts, this book has excellent one dish meals. They are easy to make and don't take a lot of time to prepare. Great for working mom's. I have tried several of the recipes in this book and they have all been "keepers". They are also good as leftovers the next day (that is if you have any left!)