better homes and gardens new cookbook 12th edition

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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021

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I am somewhat disappointed. I purchased this "used," because it was described as "acceptable." This book came DIRTY, the band was damage and torn apart. The bottom binder was broken so, the top is only a matter of time for that to be broken. Just not what I was expecting. This was my first & last experience purchasing USED on Amazon. They need to be more accurate with there description.

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018

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My kids grew up cooking using this cookbook! Oldest left home & bought one. Gave to 2nd daughter when she left home with duck tape on the binder it was used so much!
The 2 of them got one for 3rd daughter!

But I missed my book! So I had to buy another!

Family is Celiac! Everything in book works great with our gluten free flour mix!
Bobs Red Mill 1 bag brown rice flour, 1 bag sorghum flour, 1 bag tapioca starch, 1 bag potato starch

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2008

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For more than 44 years, my standby cookbook has been the Red Checkered Better Homes cookbook that I received as a new bride in 1963. I had put a cover on the outside to keep the binding from tearing apart any further. The edges of the pages were dirty and frayed, and I had put reinforments on some of the holes of the pages. Nevertheless, this was my faithful kitchen companion.

Today, I received this new Pink Plaid revised edition. It does not disappoint me. While it's true that some recipes have been altered, or even omitted altogether, the new, updated information it contains more than makes up for the changes some people might be unwilling to accept. For instance, the nutritional values at the end of each recipe is invaluable. This is important whether one is dieting for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart health, or just interested in eating healthy. My old book doesnt contain this information.

I have officially retired the old book, but if, along the way, I find that I need some some old favorite, I'll simply take that page out of the old binder and insert it into the appropriate place in the new one.

Get this book. You won't be sorry.

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020

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Cooking with online receipts is a disaster. I found i couldn't find the same receipt again or I had a bunch of loose papers I had printed out. I decided to go back to the old school way where you open a book and find something that inspires you. The pictures are outstanding and the binding so comfortable to use in the kitchen. This book has brought back the art of cooking in my home.

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019

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This is the 3rd or 4th edition of this cookbook that I have had. The print is bigger, the book is easy to use and the pictures showing how to make the food and what is should look like when finished are very helpful for a new cook. The recipes are easy to follow and there are many charts on different types of meat cooking as well as meat charts. If you only have one cook book this is the best. I also gave one as a gift besides the new one for me.

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016

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I bought this cookbook to replace my original copy which had worn out due to constant use over the years. Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks consistently deliver perfect recipes. Although I have gone in a more health conscious direction in the meals that I cook than many of the recipes in Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks (no sugar, no red meat, limited dairy, etc) , for the type of book that it is I think it is excellent. Even with my new dietary direction, there are still numerous recipes in this cookbook that I regularly prepare.

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2012

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I saw the book at my daughter's house and liked a lot of the recipes. I also liked some of the cooking information, especially the photos of food and herbs they were helpful identifying items at the grocery store. I have made some of the recipes already; they were very easy and tasty. The problem I have is that I thought I was buying a new book, but when I first looked at the book I found a sticky note from a previous owner on substitutions on a recipe. Also some of the pages were ripped out of the binder. I taped them back in but I was disappointed that it was misrepresented as a new book.

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017

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I have a similar Better Homes & Gardens cookbook, which covers the basics. This is a great addition to a cook who loves pink! I added a personalized chef hat, spatula, mixing bowls, cups, and spoons to help jumpstart her passion. We eat every day, so learning to cook is essential!

Top reviews from other countries

1.0 out of 5 stars very misleading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2015

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This book is presented as if it is a breast cancer cookbook and it isn't, it is just the standard Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook with a pink ribbon on the cover, had it sent from USA extremely dissappointed.

3.0 out of 5 stars Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook

Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2014

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I received a similar cookbook over 50 years ago. Lots of good information and recipes. Mine is a hard cover binder with five metal rings. One can open the rings and remove a sheet if they choose, the book lays perfectly flat and the pages turn with ease. Content still seems great, still is a nice book, but I wish the standard of yesterday had been maintained. A good overall cookbook.

5.0 out of 5 stars tasty recipes, my go to book for easy but great food

Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2016

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great recipe book. I really like it in this ring format

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cook book ever

Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2014

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Had already a lot of very good receipes tried. I like the single page system, that you can take out only one receipe and put it back in. Very good organisation in the table of contents. Worth to have.