Betty Crocker's Good and Easy Cookbook (Series)

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Summary: Time and life saver!!
Review: For a working mother of almost two year old twins, this cookbook is definitely great. I can plan out my meals for the whole week just using this cookbook, and what is really great is that the menu now varies. The title is appropriate the meals are good and easy.

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Summary: Good and Easy indeed...
Review: I bought this as a gift for my sister in law who is always looking for easier and quick meals to prepare, and I loved it so much, I ordered myself one. These are not from scratch type recipes. In my case they do involve ingredients I have on hand from various dry seasoning mixes to canned spaghetti sauce and frozen mixed vegetables for example. Many of the meals are quick, very easy, and very tasty, and normal things we eat as a family. It is a spiral cookbook which is always nice, but the pages are very thin, so be careful to not flip through too fast or you will rip them right out. Pictures are great, the book is nicely organized.

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Summary: Good and Easy indeed...
Review: I bought this as a gift for my sister in law who is always looking for easier and quick meals to prepare, and I loved it so much, I ordered myself one. These are not from scratch type recipes. In my case they do involve ingredients I have on hand from various dry seasoning mixes to canned spaghetti sauce and frozen mixed vegetables for example. Many of the meals are quick, very easy, and very tasty, and normal things we eat as a family. It is a spiral cookbook which is always nice, but the pages are very thin, so be careful to not flip through too fast or you will rip them right out. Pictures are great, the book is nicely organized.

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Summary: TERRIFIC FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND ACCOMPLISHED COOKS
Review: I love cookbooks and am always looking at something new. Problem is, I never have time to try the recipes. Well, this book proved different. The recipes are so simple and quick, I tried it out the very first night. I couldn't believe my kids actually ate something that looked so exotic (& easy at the same time). Usually I'm lucky if I can get them to eat mashed potatoes. The recipes vary from simple meals like salads and sandwiches, too more complicated (at least that is the impression I want my husband to have) meals that you could serve to guests (they would never guess it only took you 20 minutes). They even have a prepare ahead section, for those days when you know you will barely have time to breath, let alone cook! I would recommend this cookbook to anyone, especially those Moms, like me, who are busy with soccer pratice, PTA, and other kid related projects.

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Summary: Even Better than I Expected!
Review: I love cookbooks and am always looking at something new. Problem is, I never have time to try the recipes. Well, this book proved different. The recipes are so simple and quick, I tried it out the very first night. I couldn't believe my kids actually ate something that looked so exotic (& easy at the same time). Usually I'm lucky if I can get them to eat mashed potatoes. The recipes vary from simple meals like salads and sandwiches, too more complicated (at least that is the impression I want my husband to have) meals that you could serve to guests (they would never guess it only took you 20 minutes). They even have a prepare ahead section, for those days when you know you will barely have time to breath, let alone cook! I would recommend this cookbook to anyone, especially those Moms, like me, who are busy with soccer pratice, PTA, and other kid related projects.

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Summary: TERRIFIC FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND ACCOMPLISHED COOKS
Review: If there is any cookbook that will inspire a new cook AND a husband to get in the kitchen and prepare a meal for the family this is the cookbook that will do it.

I bought this book for my soon-to-be-married sister-in-law as part of her shower gift. She is a beginning cook with little time on her hands. I wanted to get her a cookbook that I knew she would use instead of letting sit and get dusty on the shelf (or sold in a garage sale for that matter). This is the perfect book for her. The recipes really are easy. They really are good. It is a terrific cookbook to get someone who is a novice and who doesn't want to take the time in preparing something that takes 2 hours. Many of the recipes call for already prepared foods (for example, jarred spaghetti sauce, Bisquick biscuit mix, etc.) Some food snobs may look down on this book for that very reason, but this book is a huge motivator to get new cooks cooking and inspired to try more adventurous recipes and move on to foods that are not pre-packaged. The book contains many tips that will help save time, make substitutions, menu planning, and even location of the food items in the groceries. I am an accomplished cook and purchased the book for myself after giving it to my sister-in-law. My husband even uses it - that has made the purchase worth it right there.

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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: Many years ago when my children were small I had a Betty Crocker Good and Easy Cookbook. It had lots of economical,quick, everyday recipes. I used it all the time. I wanted to buy the same or similar cookbook for my daughter and daughter-in-laws. But this is nothing like the one I had back in the '60s. There are lots of ethnic recipes. Many of them are spicy foods not suitable for children. I am sure there are many delicious recipes in this book it is just not what I was expecting.

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Summary: A nice little cookbook when you're plum out of ideas!
Review: This is a good, solid cookbook with photos of many of the completed dishes. It's a handy inspiration for when you just don't know what to make next!

If you like to cook, but don't always have the luxury of time for preparation, this just might be the book for you. Relax on the couch and peruse the pages, while everyone else is focused on the television, and I'll bet you will find enough tempting fare to make out a menu and grocery list for the next two weeks. The recipes use mostly common pantry items, but often add a little kick to make the meals interesting -- so it's likely that you'll need to visit the grocery store before trying them.

I've already enjoyed the Cincinnati-Style Chili, Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti (just stuff the dry manicotti shells with chicken tenders, sauce them with a little extra water, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next day!), Mediterranean Couscous and Beans, and Ham-Dijon Muffins (a refreshing change for breakfast). All are keepers!

Good meals don't have to take hours to prepare!

P.S. Some of us do freeze up the second loaf of banana-nut bread when we make it!

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Summary: Good source for simple cooking
Review: This is a great cookbook for either the beginner or the person needing quick recipes. The book offers a wide variety of recipes. Recipes range from simple beverages to great tasting desserts. This book would be perfect for the novice cook, or the spouse. Recipes do use prepared prepackaged ingredients in interesting ways. This is definately worth your while if you need to put together food in a quick hurry.

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Summary: A good resource for quick recipes
Review: This is a great cookbook for either the beginner or the person needing quick recipes. The book offers a wide variety of recipes. Recipes range from simple beverages to great tasting desserts. This book would be perfect for the novice cook, or the spouse. Recipes do use prepared prepackaged ingredients in interesting ways. This is definately worth your while if you need to put together food in a quick hurry. The only drawback is some recipes do require ingredients that are not in most pantries. So be sure to read ahead of time and stock up on special ingredients.