Description:
It won't chop onions, but a computer can make life much easier for the amateur chef. MasterCook: The Complete Suite Featuring Betty Crocker is a simple set of programs that lets you easily enter and retrieve recipes, calculate nutritional values, plan menus, and enjoy the wealth of cooking knowledge contained in nine complete Betty Crocker cookbooks. Start with the 6,500 recipes already included, from holiday treats such as pumpkin cheesecake to heart-conscious meals such as halibut asparagus stir-fry. Even those daunted by their computers will find themselves translating recipes from their libraries and notebooks--it's much simpler to organize and find them once the machine files them. Plan menus for any size party, pick up a few entertainment ideas, and make sure everyone's nutritional needs are met with the extra utilities provided in MasterCook. And, if a recipe mentions a technique you haven't tried before, open up the video library and find out how to do it properly the first time. The interface is clear and attractive, without gaudy animation or irritating sounds to distract the user from the information onscreen. Installation is simple and takes only a few minutes for most computers, and all of the features are usable quickly, with minimal instruction. With little previous computer experience necessary for use, novice and intermediate cooks--even disorganized masters--will love having MasterCook and Betty Crocker help out in the kitchen. --Rob Lightner
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