In this update of a beloved classic, more than 200 recipes and 125 photos showcase all the best of the Christmas season. Whether entertaining family and friends, looking for new cookies or cocktails, or bringing food to a party, there's something for every home cook in this one-stop compendium for the merriest--and busiest--holiday of the year.

This all-new edition of the holiday classic is a complete Christmas compendium of recipes and gift ideas. Features complete menus for holiday dinners, brunches, and open houses throughout the season, complete with easy-to-follow timetables, decorating ideas, and homemade items. Over 400 recipes. 85 full-color photos.

Here is the complete cooky book-more than 450 recipes, dozens of appetizing full-color photographs, and many how-to-do-it sketches. This treasury of cooky baking embraces all tastes-from the old-fashioned and traditional to the new and sophisticated. Plus a large section devoted entirely to holiday cookies. Fun to use. . .perfect to give. Here's the classic treasury of cookie baking that so many people grew up with: the beloved 1963 edition of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book, now in a brand-new, authentic facsimile of the original book. Remember baking cookies with Mom or Grandma when you were a kid? The wonderful smell, the spatulas to lick and, best of all, delicious cookies you'd helped to make yourself? If you grew up baking with Betty Crocker, then you probably had this book, filled with all your favorites-from Chewy Molasses Cookies to Chocolate Crinkles to Toffee Squares and many more! Now, with this authentic reproduction of the original 1963 edition, you can relive those moments, taste the cookies you grew up with and share them with your loved ones. All the charm of the original and all the great recipes are here. Turn to Betty Crocker's Cooky Book to find: * An authentic facsimile of the classic 1963 edition packed with all your favorite cookie recipes * Over 450 recipes, dozens of nostalgic color photographs and charming how-to sketches * Scrumptious recipes for Holiday Cookies (dozens of Christmas specialties), Family Favorites (for lunchtime, snacktime, anytime), Company Best Cookies (fancy enough for company) and much more This book is a great gift for new and experienced bakers alike. Only one family copy of this favorite cookbook? Now everyone can have a copy of this classic book!

Betty Crocker's spectacular all-in-one Christmas cooking, decorating and entertaining book helps you Get in the spirit Get everything done Involve the kids Have a little fun Do things ahead Bake special treats Host the party Prepare the feast Give gifts from your kitchen Enjoy old and new traditions Deck the halls Enjoy it all! With the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook, bringing the holiday spirit into your home has never been easier. From tasty recipes and entertaining essentials tocreative gift-giving and decorating ideas, this complete resource shows you howto add sparkle to the season (not stress!) and how to entertain with little fuss and lots of flair. Plan wonderful menus with 250 tantalizing recipes, including classics suchas Roast Turkey and Do-Ahead Ravioli-Sausage Lasagna and variations. Make the holiday shine with Christmas Breakfast Cr?pes, Holiday Salad with Parmesan Fans, Merry Cherry Fudgies and more. Use the cocktail primer to make serving holiday beverages a snap, and surprise your guests with festive drinks like Merry Mimosas or nonalcoholic choices likeCinnamon Cider and Quick Cranberry Punch. Discover clever suggestions and how-tos in "Make-Ahead Magic,""Holiday Inspiration" and "New Twist" tips sprinkled throughout. They include special touches, time-savers and fun, creative serving ideas you can use all year long. You'll also find two chapters packed with gifts you can make—for eating or for decoration. Turn your kitchen into Santa's Workshop and let the kids pitch in making cookies, candies and other goodies. Or choose from twenty-three fun craft projects and find unique packaging ideas to add extra pizzazz. A Holiday Survival Guide and a Holiday Countdown Calendar help you with planning, organization and preparation so you can pull everything together smoothly and have time to relax and bask in the holiday glow with friends and family. With a fresh, appealing design, beautiful color photos and illustrations and a comfortable, friendly style, this book will make you want to take your time and savor every page. So enjoy the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook—and have a wonderful holiday season!

A captivating collection that celebrates the wonderful recipes from the Betty Crocker archives in a package that appeals to the modern cook? Betty Crocker Lost Recipes is the ultimate treasure for the most devoted Betty Crocker fans, as well as cooks who are interested in recipes with a retro/nostalgic twist. Eighty percent of the book includes tried-and-true recipes that simply aren’t in today’s cooking repertoire—mainly from-scratch recipes that are hard to find. Twenty percent is a fun look back at some of the cooking customs of the past that may not be worth repeating, but are worth remembering. Features include ideas like “How to Throw a Hawaiian Tiki Party,” and the robust introductory pages contain interesting stories, anecdotes, and artwork from Betty Crocker’s history. Recipes are carefully curated to ensure that they are still relevant, achievable, and made with available ingredients—think Beef Stroganoff, Chicken à la King, Waldorf Salad, and Chiffon Cake. These lost recipes are ready to grace the tables of a whole new generation of cooks.

With 140 festive recipes and countless ideas to make holidays special throughout the year, this complete resource makes it easy to whip up party food and fun all year long. Readers will find plenty of delicious ways to celebrate 17 of the year's most delightful holidays, plus tips and suggestions to make every occasion an event to remember. 0-7645-6848-5