... many years ago and I still think its the best risotto cookbook
350455
A friend gave me this book many years ago and I still think its the best risotto cookbook.  Plus the stories surro7 ding the risottos are wonderful too.
1987147
Walk into the kitchen of anyone's home in Louisiana and you will see a copy of this cookbook. When I moved from Louisiana to Los Angeles I took my mother's well-worn copy (she bought herself a new copy). That was 15 years  ago and I finally got tired of taping the pages back in so I bought a new  copy of my own just recently. The recipes are easy to follow and everything  tastes good (my personal favorite -- chile con carne). Whenever I have  company over for dinner I always flip through this book and never fail to  find something interesting to cook. I still give this book as gifts to  friends. One side note: the book was published in 1959 and the recipes are  not known for low fat-low sodium-low cholesteral content but with a little  imagination you will be able to find suitable substitutes for certain  ingredients (butter, bacon drippings, egg yolks, and chicken fat are just a  few of the heart-attack causing ingredients I've discovered in these  recipes).
2131957
I was given this cookbook as a wedding present 24 years ago and it is my most used cookbook. Now that children are leaving the house it is time to get them their own copies. Some of the best recipes and simple too!!!!
108032
Betty Crocker has the most wonderful selection of cookbooks - really good cookbooks - that stand the test of time. The "wedding edition" is one of my favorites for presents. I'm always proud to give this.
4785549
This is the cookbook that my mother had and I had gotten a new one to replace it.  This is the "secret" recipe for perogies that she use to make and I make to this day.  Its a classic and I am ordering one for my daughter for her to have.  It has great detail on the traditions and what dishes to serve at the holidays, which was a blessing, for my parents passed away when I was young and it helped us plan the holidays.  Great book, and yes, well worth the money!
4887893
I have had this cookbook for over 30 years and tried to purchase it more than 10 years ago for my son and found it out of print. I tried to substitute another, which was a disappointment. Now I see it here. There are three recipes that I've used throughout my cooking life:
(1) Lasagna Belmont
(2) Chicken Kiev
(3) Cheese souffl
If you try the cheese souffl recipe a few times, you will find it foolproof. I have internalized it to the point that I no longer look at the recipe and consider myself a souffl expert. Every Monday at my house is souffl supper night. For guests, the lasagna or the chicken kiev is perfect as either can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Then the next day at your dinner party, you can have time with your guests, baking the pre-made dish so that it is ready when you're all ready to eat without you feeling harried and hassled. Also my go-to dessert recipe is the one in this book for carrot cake. It is classic. These are lovely, lovely recipes.
I couldn't recommend any cookbook more. I have all the Ina Garten cookbooks, and this one beats all hers. Thank you, Sunset, for this nicely sized masterpiece!
1316451
Every recipe I have tried in this book, over the years, has been fantastic. The bolognese is my family's favorite.
1732145
Stands the test of time. I gave this book to my daughter when it first came out. Since it's still her favorite Vegetarian cookbook, I got my own copy. Reading it is a step back in time, but a number of these recipes are timeless.
1418697
I purchased this book over twenty years ago and its still one of my favorites with a special place in my kitchen.  When I was dating my now wife back then I invited her over for dinner.  I wanted to make something special for her, not just burn a couple of steaks or spaghetti -- I was not that type of bachelor.  I picked up this book and flagged all the items I was going to cook for her, soup to nuts so to speak.  In the end I create a twelve course meal for us to enjoy throughout the evening.  It must have worked because afterward she admitted that was when she decided I was the one for her.  I made Gazpacho, Orange-Almond Salad, Moorish Meatballs, Mushroom Segovia (her favorite), Paella, etc.

I will not say you'd get married by following this book, but you'll enjoy the stories and if you execute the easy to follow recipes you have some of the most marvelous tasting food around.
2361511
I've been using this cookbook for a couple of years, and if I had to pare down to only one cookbook in my home, this one would be it.  I think its main strength is that it may be one of the most well-tested cookbooks you can buy.  The people who cook at Moosewood Restaurant use these recipes in their homes as well as in the restaurant, and it shows.  I've never had any of the recipes in this book turn out different than what I expected, based on the description of the recipe.  That's what makes this cookbook valuable.
4709128
I am not sure if this edition is as good as the very early editions but it is still a great cookbook. Many of the recipes are the same as very early editions and those were taken from some of the best home cooks. Moms and grandmothers that cooked items to make your mouth water. There are still a few recipes that allow you to make foods that over the years have become available primarily through food companies. All and all this cookbook is worth the cost in every way.
3815112
I originally bought this book 35 years ago! My daughter was recently asking for some recipes of foods I make often and we realized they were mostly from this book! It is user friendly and just feels good to cook most anything. We love the soups and I make cauliflower marranca often. Also Lentil-walnut burgers is an excellent taco filling for vegetarians.
2543790
I just ordered this cookbook because I lost mine a while back, and had it since the 80's.  My sister had given it to me and just loved it. 2 of  My favorites were the curry chicken and the beef strogenoff.  Can't wait to receive it in the mail.  :)
308941
I had been given this many years ago and recently discovered that it was missing. Had to re-order another copy. One of the best cookbooks, that I have been able to find.
1574143
I have been using this cookbook for 48 years and still find it one of the best in fact I am now on my third copy
2049764
Like the other reviewer, I've also had this since I was a kid in the 70s.  Many of the recipes are dated, and the books don't include things like tomatillos that are common today but presumably unheard back when.  Leaving aside dated recipes/ingredient, the recipes are reasonable, simple enough to use, no glaring errors I've seen; just not all that compelling as a whole.  It remains something I turn to when I wonder how to make something, or just when I feel like looking through a cookbook; it's quite entertaining reading about lemons or greek cookery or how to cook reindeer or what mate is, and there are lots of pictures.  I have many cookbooks, have moved a lot, and regularly get rid of the ones I don't read or use, and this series is still with me.
2903120
I have a bookshelf full of cookbooks.  The ones I don't use, I give away, so the shelf is only full of the books that I use regularly.  However, this is far and away the one that I use the most!  I love this cookbook.  I have never been disappointed with any of the recipes in this book.  I received this cookbook 18 years ago from an Italian-American friend who is a phenomenal cook.  I LOVE it.  I have given it to many friends.  My husband and I bought 5 copies used on the internet since this lovely book is out of print.  We kept two copies for our children (5 and 7) and have given the others away as wedding gifts.  What else can I say.  I LOVE THIS BOOK, and find the recipes easy, tasty, and a great hit at parties.