Betty Crocker's Old-Fashioned Desserts. - Hardcover

Crocker, Betty

9780130937339: Betty Crocker's Old-Fashioned Desserts.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130937339 ISBN 13: 9780130937339

Publisher: Macmillan General Reference, 1992

Includes over 130 recipes for cobblers, cakes, pies, tarts, custards, puddings, icebox desserts, pastries, and cookies, together with stories of their origins

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From the Inside Flap:

Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes For over seventy-five years, Betty Crocker has been the heart of our kitchens. We trust her helpful advice and easy-to-follow instructions for making scrumptious meals for our families and ourselves. She has helped us learn how to cook and bake, and we still rely on Betty Crocker for new and exciting recipes. She's been at our sides as we've polished our cooking skills, always there to offer words of advice and a helping hand. Betty Crocker is a name we've come to count on in the kitchen. Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes represents the very best of Betty Crocker, starting with seventy-five remarkable women who embody the true Betty Crocker spirit. They are The Spirit of Betty Crocker contest winners, and you'll meet them in this book. Their heartwarming, inspirational essays about their lives were selected from among thousands of entries because they best represent the characteristics of Betty Crocker. Their photographs were used to create the new 75th Anniversary Betty Crocker portrait. Catch a glimpse into their lives and hearts and see how they, like Betty Crocker, have done their part to make themselves the heart of the kitchen and the world a better place. You'll also discover the spirit of Betty Crocker in this fabulous collection of favorite recipes, filled with the flavors and memories you've grown to love and want to make again and again. You'll find recipes for every time of the day—from breakfast to dessert. Start your day with a choice of more than ten varieties of golden pancakes or waffles—plus a host of tasty eggs, muffins and other great breakfast treats. Share lunch with a friend and serve a soul-satisfying soup with a snappy fresh salad. Check out the sandwiches, too, from familiar fillings to interesting spins on some of your favorites—all sure to please. When it's time for a family meal, look no further than our dinner chapter. With so many recipes to choose from, you're sure to find something to fit any dining need. Sit down to succulent meats, savory chicken dishes,flavorful fresh fish ideas and delicious meatless dinner options your whole family will love. To round out dinner, choose the perfect accompaniment from Betty's host of treasured recipes for side dishes and soups. And make dinner a feast when you offer fresh bread! You'll find a collection of wonderful recipes for everything from yeast loaves to tender biscuits. If it's appetizers you're after—or you just want a taste to whet your appetite—sample our sumptuous offering of smaller bites and dips. Go ahead, try them all! Who can resist dessert? We sure can't, so we've included the best of the bunch here. Juicy pies with tender crusts, moist cakes with creamy frosting, crunchy cookies, creamy cobblers, and other wonderful desserts are just a turn-of-the-page away. Betty's choicest recipes are here, waiting for you to share with your loved ones. So come on in, have a seat—you've come to the right place. Betty Crocker shares her favorite recipes so they can become yours. Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes is the book for everyone—since there is a little bit of Betty in all of us! Enjoy! Visit Betty Crocker on-line at http://www.bettycrocker.com and Macmillan on-line at http://www.mgr.com

From the Back Cover:

Betty Crocker showcases the best and most-loved recipes in American cooking.

Over 250 cherished Betty Crocker recipes
Enjoy 75 Spirit of Betty Crocker contest winners' inspirational essays
Over 100 full-color mouth-watering photos

Here's a festival of new and familiar favorite recipes that has earned Betty Crocker the reputation of your best friend in the kitchen. You'll also meet the seventy-five winners of The Spirit of Betty Crocker Contest and share some of their favorite Betty Crocker recipes, along with inspirational excerpts from their award-winning essays. You'll know why Betty Crocker has always been the heart of all of our kitchens. It's the best of Betty Crocker in one delicious package! From her kitchen to yours, Betty Crocker shares her mouth-watering recipes from past and present, so you can create your best-loved: Unforgettable Breakfasts: Praline Peach Muffins � Cinnamon Biscuit Fans � Lemon Poppy Seed Scones � Chocolate Caramel Rolls � Ham and Egg Brunch Bake � Mom's Best Waffles � Tomato-Basil Omelet Afternoon Picnic Goodies: Fried Chicken � Pita Sandwiches � Snappy Seafood Salad � Great-tasting Gazpacho, Cold Cucumber Salad � Cashew Brownie Bars Family Favorites: Baked Barbecued Chicken � Country Potato Salad � Black Bean Chili � Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza � Best Chocolate Cake � Strawberry Ice Cream Classics with a Twist: Egg Salad Stacks � Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwiches � Garlic Smashed Potatoes � Pesto Macaroni Salad � Hamburgers Parmigiana Spirit of Betty Crocker Winning Recipes: Cream of Broccoli Soup � Chicken Pot Stickers � Golden Corn Pudding � Honey-Whole Wheat Bread � Blueberry Streusel Muffins � Williamsburg Orange Cake Delights to Share with Friends: Chunky Tomato Soup � Sausage-Cheese Balls � Grilled Lemon Chicken � Velvet Crumb Cake � Creamy Tuna and Noodles � Pork Chop and New Potato Skillet

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