Best Selling Books by Betty Crocker

A complete guide to the basics of entertaining at home with confidence and ease -- filled with 100 of the best recipe choices for entertaining and lots of tips to make it all look perfect. The four elements of a great party are the Entertaining Equation: Good Company + Good Food + Good Setting + Good Planning = Great Time! Betty Crocker''s Entertaining Basics: Learning to Entertain with Confidence details all the steps to take to guarantee that a party adds up just right. One hundred of the best recipes to prepare for a party are here, from appetizers to desserts (all photographed) in an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow format. Plus, you''ll find more than 25 easy Set the Scene" decorating ideas (all photographed) for making festive additions to the table such as: a picture frame serving tray; illustrated menu-, buffet-, or placecards; rustic cast-iron candleholders; iced decorated wine bottle.And, there are more than 80 how-to''s (all photographed) explaining basic and slightly more advanced cooking techniques such as: pressing out pizza crust dough; layering lasagna ingredients; cutting and seeding a jalapeno chili."

Whether serving the whole bird carved with delicious sides or cut-up to use in a quick-and-easy pizza, salad, casserole or pasta dish, rotisserie chicken is a lifesaver when you want to eat well in a hurry. This book offers ideas to help make the most of your rotisserie chicken. It features 125 recipes.

Introduces basic cooking techniques and utensils and includes simple recipes for salads, breads, main dishes, desserts, and snacks.

Put away the calculator--all the dishes in this cookbook have been designed to serve two comfortably without scaling down or guessing on quantities. These enticing recipes will get home chefs cooking again and enjoying old favorites as well as sampling fresh new ideas. 40 full-color photos.

If you love cooking, if you enjoy cooking, if you re excited about dishes and stews for your family, your partner, or yourself, this guide is the most comprehensive you ll find, with all the techniques, tricks, utensils, and a multitude of the most iconic recipes. With over 1,000 photographs of utensils, foods, and recipe preparation processes, along with clear and simple explanations, you ll become the chef you ve always wanted to be. You ll discover techniques and preparations you ve never known before. You ll learn about fish, seafood, vegetables, and fruits. You ll know how to differentiate and name each part of meat—whether from cattle, pork, or poultry. You ll learn how to peel vegetables, greens, and fruits, as well as how to cut them. You ll learn simple and essential cooking tricks, and, of course, you ll have over a hundred recipes at your disposal so you can make those dishes you ve always wanted to cook but haven t been able to until now. Explained simply and using ingredients that are easy to find and accessible to everyone, this book will help you make everything from spectacular appetizers to perfect croquettes, to perfectly seasoned meats or marinate fish. You ll create spoon dishes that invite you to eat them just by looking at them, and you ll make other dishes with meat or fish that will make you fall in love before you even taste them; or even make the best chocolate truffles, not to mention other highly sought-after desserts. You will surprise yourself an

Recipes for amazing cakes for every occasion—from all-time classics to contemporary favorites. Get ready for a stellar lineup of the most delicious cakes ever! From everyday treats to spectacular showstoppers, here are 200 recipes for snack cakes, layer cakes, decorated children''s party cakes, rolled cakes, upside-down cakes, coffee cakes, pudding cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, and cake pops, balls, and bites. The options are nearly endless and sure to inspire your next occasion! Whether your craving is for classic cakes, fun new flavors, or great decorating ideas, you''ll fall in love with fabulous and foolproof creations like Sour Cream Spice Cake, Chocolate Stout Cake with Caramel Frosting, Red Velvet Cake, Peaches and Buttercream Cake, Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake, Slumber Party Cake, and Spring Chicks Cake Pops. There''s also an introductory section with information and photos showing how to bake, assemble, and frost cakes, as well as sweet tips throughout to ensure success every time. ·200 recipes include classic and modern cakes and creative variations ·More than 100 full-color photos showcase the cakes at their beautiful best ·Special features cover frosting a layer cake, making and decorating cake pops, and easy ways to decorate a cake to add that perfect final touch. You''ll find almost any cake you can imagine in Betty Crocker: The Big Book of Cakes. With these recipes, you''ll never run out of ideas for satisfying your sweet tooth.

This collection of 150 easy-to-prepare recipes with authentic Italian flavors and ingredients is geared to American tastes. There are complete chapters on pizza and breads, as well as rice dishes and polenta, plus special features that explain olive oils, identify types of pasta, cheeses, herbs, and more. 40 four-color photos.

Betty Crocker Cooking Basics, Second Edition is the only cookbook you need to help you begin cooking with confidence, even if you barely know how to boil water. Fully updated to include 112 simple and tasty favorites like guacamole, meatloaf, and strawberry shortcake, the second edition of this comprehensive cooking guide even includes how-to photos for every recipe, advice on kitchen equipment, a reference to cooking terms, food storage tips, and cooking times and nutrition information. With game plans for special events like Thanksgiving Dinner, you will never go hungry!

Trust "Betty Crocker''s New Cookbook" to be your one-stop kitchen reference. With more than 900 recipes plus cooking hints, you''ll always have what you need right at your fingertips.

You''ll find main dish recipes for soups, stews, roasts, chicken, turkey, and even vegetarian meals.