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Article: Back to basics: A comparison of new books for the kitchen.(TASTE)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
- Article date:
- November 3, 2005
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BETTY CROCKER COOKBOOK
Price: $29.95
Number of recipes: 1,000-plus
Number of photos: 300
Philosophy: "Everything you need to know to cook today."
Basics: Terrific glossaries of techniques, equipment, terms, ingredients, microwave tips and food safety. Each chapter opens with a "101-type" primer on that subject.
Range of recipes: Cuban Pork Sandwiches, Chicken Satay, Three-Bean Casserole; chapters for grilling, slow-cookers, vegetarian. Since you asked: Many recipes are noted as fast or low-fat, or with tips to make them lighter. Approach to lasagna: Italian Sausage Lasagna, Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna, Creamy Seafood ...