More than 900 new recipes—1,200 in all—reflect current eating habits and lifestyles.

500 new photos—more than 700 in all—including 60 percent more of finished food than the last edition.

Dozens of new recipes offer ethnic flavors, fresh ingredients, or vegetarian appeal.

Many recipes feature make-ahead directions or quick-to-the-table meals.

New chapter provides recipes for crockery cookers.

Efficient, easy-to-read format, with recipes categorized into 21 chapters, each thoroughly indexed for easy reference.

Expanded chapter on cooking basics includes advice on food safety, menu planning, table setting, and make-ahead cooking, plus a thorough glossary on ingredients and techniques.

Appliance-friendly recipes help cooks save time and creatively use new kitchen tools.

Nutrition information with each recipe, plus diabetic exchanges.

Contemporary food photography attracts browsers and helps cooks discover new recipes to make.

Icons identify low-fat, no-fat, fast, and best-loved recipes.

Every recipe tested and perfected by the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen.

Revised and updated cooking charts, ingredient photos, emergency substitutions, and equivalents.

Respected, reliable kitchen reference with hundreds of cooking terms, tips, and techniques.

More than 900 new recipes—1,200 in all—reflect current eating habits and lifestyles.

700 photos—60 percent more of finished food than the last edition.

Ethnic flavors, fresh ingredients, or vegetarian appeal.

Many recipes feature make-ahead directions or quick-to-the-table meals.

Holiday Menus Bonus Chapter- Menus for Thanksgiving to Christmas and the Super Bowl including holiday brunches, appetizer parties, dessert parties, and simple dinners for busy families- Additional recipes new to this edition- Make-ahead information and time tables for all menus so more time is spent with guests, not in the kitchen- Fun and simple tabletop decorating ideas- Tips to make holidays easier and more funShortcut Treats Bonus Chapter- Simple cookies and candies using a mix or just a few ingredients- Food gifts that include easy packaging ideas- How to organize a cookie exchange- Simple decorating ideas to dress up packaged cookies

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