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This book from the 1920-30 era is in amazingly good condition. It has 30 pages of recipes using Snow King Dessert Powder. I believe you could substitute something like vanilla pudding or Watkins pudding mixes to make the recipes such as chocolate chiffon pie or Chancellors cake. The book is in excellent condition and measures just 3 inches tall by 2 1/2 inches wide. It comes from the Snow King Baking Powder Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Wow, you are getting three different cookbook in one hardback, spiral bound book. This is a fabulous collection of all kind of cookies, bars and muffins from famous and favorite brand name companies. There are 287 pages of such delights as Moist and Minty Brownies, Jam Jam bars and Jelly Filled Muffins. (no calories here). This will make any holiday sweet! Please choose first class postage as we ship all our books media mail to save you money.

Electric refrigerator Recipes and menus book specially prepared for the General Electric refrigerator by Miss Alice Bradley. A lovely hard covered book in great condition copyright 1927 with 136 pages of wonderful recipes and ideas. At sometime, the book was wet and many pages are stuck together on the top left and we have not tried to separate them. Too bad, such a great book to find. Sold as found.

'Recipes from 44 restored or recreated historic American villages from Maine to California with histories of the settlements, locations, and the people who lived in them.' Some interesting recipes: Arkansas Beaten Biscuits, St. Augustine Sponge Bread, Mary Todd Lincoln's White Almond cake. Each recipe has been carefully tested, organized geopgraphically for easy use with cross-reference index. End page maps, mailing address for each village. 50 linecut illustrations by Silverman. Marked as Book Club edition. The book and its dust jacket are in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

Here you will find 24 pages of fish and seafood recipes from Nova Scotia with color photographs of popular views. Undated 1990's. Tips on buying and cooking fish are listed inside the back cover, along with a metric equivalents table. The book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! A previous owner penned the date (2-95) inside the front.

Perhaps no other American region is as rich in agricultural, culinary and ethnic history as the Hudson River Valley in New York State. Native Americans and the Dutch settlers, plus other groups, contribute appealing diversity that all adds up to a distinctly delicious cuisine. Noted food writer and historian Peter G. Rose draws on this rich tradition, bringing a contemporary touch to the special offerings of the region with the 172 tantalizing recipes.using the best and freshest foods from the Hudson River region. Signed by the author on Title page. The book and its dust jacket are in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

With 'Around 300 recipes for down home Texas cookin,'' this hardbound book promotes the food products grown and processed in the state. Recipes are from 104 different 'Taste of Texas' companies and individuals. Says the state's Department of Agriculture: 'Texas has an ethnic cuisine all its own derived from a blending of generations of Southern Anglo, Black, Mexican, Swedish, German, and even Oriental cultures -- with a pinch of other ethnic flavors added to taste. By combining the boundless imagination of Texans with the bountiful harvest of Texas, we concoct some of the greatest culinary experiences known to humankind.' The book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! The dust jacket is Good overall, with some edge/corner wear.

This wonderful 224-page hardbound volume, Great Cooks and Their Recipes, looks at the life and times (and the recipes) of fourteen great chefs (from France, Italy, America, and Britain) who, across six centuries, have raised Western civilization¹s culinary skills to the highest degree. Apart from such recent names as Escoffier and Fannie Farmer, there are those that have been largely forgotten, such as Taillevent, Scappi, and Martino. Author Anne Willan examines their backgrounds, techniques, and innovations, with some 100 recipes demonstrating the specialties of each chef. She also includes rich illustrations -- 250 photographs and works of art. The book was published in 1992 by Bullfinch Press. Both it and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with only very light edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

More than 170 recipes, real-life success stories, advice from doctors, fashion, and beauty. The book is in Very Good condition with only very light edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

Covers all aspects of meat cookery from the basic cooking methods and choice of cuts of veal, beef, lamb and pork, through the wines for meat cookery and for the table. Clear color charts of the cuts of meat. Profusely illustrated. The book and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with only very light edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

This is a basic cookbook containing recipes for complete, well-balanced meals, utilizing milk, cheese, butter, eggs and whole-grains. Many vegetarian-style ethnic dishes are featured. The book and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with only very light edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

The Beckman Guide to Fruit Cooking and Preserving provides descriptions, uses, and flavors of American and exotic fruit from Loganberries to Guava, currant, quince, persimmon, and numerous apple varieties. The 1977 hardbound book also tells how to cook, freeze, and prepare them. It's just an all-around great guide to good fruit -- plus recipes for 30 delectable dishes from pineapple and pork casserole to traditional apple pie cupboard and freezer treats. The book and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with only very light edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

A wonderful collection of over 80 delicious recipes and coordinating craft projects are all together in one super volume. Every recipe is guaranteed to be simple to make, tasty, and rewarding. Clear instructions accompanied by full-color photos help to ensure successful completion of gifts the recipients will love. The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

There's nothing more pleasing to receive than a gift that's warm from the oven or spicy and exotic, and at holiday time the whole family can pitch in and bake something special for both friends far away and neighbors across the street! Woman's Day Gifts from Your Kitchen is a delightful book presenting 100 of the best recipes for good things to eat, imaginative and thrifty ideas for packing and wrapping, and creative suggestions for choosing the best gifts for family and friends. It is a 221-page hardbound and was published by Simon & Schuster in 1976. The book and its dust jacket are in very good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front. Book of the Month Club Edition.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Cookbook in excellent condition dated 1964. These little cookbooks from the 60's were noted for having a great variety of wonderful recipes and some cute graphics. They are getting so hard to find.

Charlotte Adams, Doris McFerran Townsend, 1972, 303 pages, very good.

Jars,by Ceil Dyer, 1989, 589 pages, the recipes you meant to clip and save, the ones on that jar label, those on cans, and on the back of the box. They come from the test kitchens of America's food manufacturers Kraft, Borden, Libby's and more-and every dish has become one of the nation's favorites. Everybody loves these classics: Kellogg's Crunchy Baked Chicken, Campbell's Scalloped Potatoes, the original Chex Party Mix, Rice Krispies Marshmallow Treats, Vanilla Philly Frosting. There's even a recipe from the Tabasco Hot Pepper Sauce, Irish Stew that was developed by James Beard.

Presto Cookbook and Instructions Booklet from The National Presto Industries Inc. in great condition. This is the 1971 printing with 40 wonderful pages of instructions on using your presto cooker and many great recipes.

47 full-color photographs and lively copy capture the spirit of the Midwest in this beautiful cookbook celebrating the bounty of America's heartland. Featured are recipes using foods from Celebrations (State Fair, Cranberry harvest, Sweet corn), Farms (Apple orchard, Iowa nuts, Berry picking, Dakota sunflowers, Morel mushrooms), Shops (Sausage markers, Bakeries, Flour mills and Candy shops ), and Markets (Farm markets, City markets and Mennonite communities' relief auctions). All are identified and located in the index. The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

Recipes here range from the simple to the exotic, from appetizers to desserts, a delectable array representing every African country: Coriander Chicken from Algeria, Pigeon Pie from Morocco, Egyptian Lam and Okra Stew, Tunisian Couscous, Baked Curried Fish from Kenya, Hot Spiced Prawns from Mozambique, Spinach Stew from the Central African Republic, Angolan Coconut Pudding, Mango Snow from Tanzania. Many dishes are familiar versions of Southern and Cajun-Creole cuisine, but enough lie sufficiently off the well-beaten path to offer a sense of freshness and discovery. Where necessary, American substitutes for African ingredients and implements are provided. The book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects beyond very slight edge/corner wear to the cover edges.

A treasured collection of 240 recipes for Brunches, Buffets, Dinners, Soups, Vegetables, Breads and Desserts from America's leading inns make up this comprehensive guide to country inn cooking. Plus, endless serving suggestions and helpful tips from the chefs themselves are featured. The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! The dust jacket is Good overall, with some edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

Over 700 recipes and 57 planned meals. Quick & easy is equated with good nutrition and high standards of appearance, taste, and economy . Will show you how to get away from commercially prepared convenience foods that add to cost and often are not as nourishing as they should be. You will discover how to make your own biscuit, cake, pudding, and sauce mixes, so that you are always prepared. At the same time, you will learn how to use some 'quick foods, ' frozen or canned, in gourmet dishes. Great meals with a minimum of time investment! Printed on high quality, glossy paper with full page, color photographs. The book and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with only very light edge/corner wear. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

Written by David Barich and Thomas Ingalls, Seafood on the Grill features 96 pages of simple savory recipes for fish and shell fish. It's beautiful food, too, with all recipes photographed in full color. The 1993 softcover book includes a glossary of seafood for the grill, as well as instructions for purchasing fresh seafood and preparing it for the grill. Grilling techniques, equipment, and guidelines for cooking seafood safely are covered. Special ingredients and new marinades, plus tips on adding flavor to the fire and many secrets of the grill appear here. The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

24 wonderful recipes for the elusive morel mushroom are included in this book, along with page-after-page of humorous and informative writing about the mushroom and its mystique on normally rational humans!. Numerous Black/White photos throughout. Words to a cute parody of mushroom hunting (for group singing ) is handwritten on the front endpaper. If you love morel mushrooms -- or just hunting them -- you'll love this! The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

This nifty book brings you the menu specialties of 21 of the area's finest restaurants. Each presents easy-to-follow recipes for a full-course meal from appetizer to dessert, complete with wine list. One title in the 'Dining in--the great cities' series. The book is very good with no apparent defects. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

If you think natural food is all pumpkin seeds and molasses, this cookbook will come as a delicious surprise. It includes natural recipes for international delicacies such as Spanish gazpacho, French coeur a la creme, Italian ciambotta, Scandinavian fruit soup, Mexican guacamole, Russian borscht and Near East filafel. Others come from traditions of the South Seas, Chinese and Jewish culture. There are snacks, drinks, cookies and candies so sinfully good you won't believe they aren't good for you -- or the environment! You'll find many ways to enjoy appetizing taste, variety and sound nutrition without ingredients you consider essential. The book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front. The dust jacket is only Fair, with serious edgewear.

Aware that there is usually a summer glut of fruit, the author set out to experiment with old and new recipes that can be used in many ways for both sweet and sour dishes using fruit. Fruit soups, breads and stuffings are unusual aspects of the subject, but she also offers chapters on fruit drinks, puddings, jams and relishes. She also provides two lists: first showing which fruit is best served with a particular wine and cheese, a second listing complimentary flavorings readers may wish to try as them make their own experiments. It's a marvelous (and very unusual) little book! The book is in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front. The dust jacket is Good, with some edge/corner wear.

A collection of delicious pasta recipes by a respected chef includes all the information necessary for a variety of dishes, including tips on saucing, stuffing, and serving. Covers all forms of pastas, not just Italian, but Japanese, Hungarian, Chinese, Jewish and Greek. Overview of cheeses to accompany pasta plus over 100 of the author's own favorite recipes. 236 pages. Index. Illustrated with drawings throughout. The book and dust jacket are both in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front.

Paperback, 228 pages, 1971, back to basics, recipies using only real ingredients and old fashioned processes. Light wear.

Hardcover, 1995, 312 pages, dust jacket, very good.

One of the first cookbooks to promote California cuisine as a distinctive and integral element of the California's 'laid-back' lifestyle. Miss Callahan was interested in presenting not only the recipes of the region, but 'also the way of living and entertaining that is typical of California, the background and traditions of California hospitality, and the recipes and menus that various foreign groups have contributed to the California dining table. Includes directions for preparing and serving fruits, vegetables and seafood typical of California. Illustrations, pictorial endpapers. The book is in Good condition with some yellowing due to age. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front. The dust jacket is only Fair, with serious wear/tear and cuts. Most, however, is still readable.

More than 150 magnificent drawings of America -- and illustrations of techniques and ingredients for more than 350 recipes he prepared on his national tv series. Dozens of the 'Frug's' kitchen hints plus new material on kitchen equipment. Modern adaptations of George Washington's and Thomas Jefferson's recipes. An entire section on inventive ways to prepare catfish. Southern cookin' festival, salute to chocolate, zesty pork dishes from Southwest Indians, a whole chapter on chili, celebration of pot pies, an American breakfast tour with grits from Texas and creamed chipped beef from Penn. Dutch country. What a menu! The book and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! It is marked as a book club edition.

Written by the famed tv/magazine cook while she was still working as a caterer, here are more than 100 original new recipes for tempting pies and tarts. As always, Martha emphasizes the beautiful presentation of her pies and tarts ... and shows how easy, festive and fun they can be to make and to serve. More than 160 full-color photographs by Beth Galton. The book and its dust jacket are in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! e21

This pathbreaking cookbook by Francine Prince eliminates or minimizes ingredients indicated by medical science as potentially harmful. It provides a cuisine low in fat/saturated fat and cholesterol without using a grain of sugar or salt. It's high in fiber and stingy in calories as it is extravagant in taste. Included in The Dieter's Gourmet Cookbook: Delicious Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, No Sugar or Salt are tantalizing hors d'oeuvres to help control your appetite and irresistible desserts that help you slim down! The book is in Very Good condition with only slight curling of the cover corners and light edge/corner chips. A previous owner's name is handwritten inside the front. e8

A collection of low-calorie recipes includes Quiche Lorraine, Hungarian Goulash and cheesecake, and features tips on cutting calories while preserving flavor, creating party treats, and using the microwave and food processor. The book includes easy, uncomplicated and original international recipes the author used to lose 75 pounds! The book and its dust jacket are in Very Good condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! A previous owner's name is handwritten inside.

A collection of over 100 recipes from apple beverages to apple quick breads, this fascinating little book offers new ideas on everything from apple facts to preserving the harvest. You'll find easy instructions for canning, freezing and drying applies and applesauce, plus a taste comparison of 30 popular orchard varieties and how to buy them. The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

This delightful cookbook features over 230 of the best recipes from the popular annual series, The Spirit of Christmas. The book is divided into six sections: Merry Brunch, Santa's Sweetshop, Holiday Open House, Festive Family Feasts, Delightful Desserts, and Gifts of Good Taste. All recipes are kitchen tested, and each dish is photographed in full color. It's your source for festive culinary inspiration! The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

Inscribed, signed and dated by author. Growing up on a family farm in Brittany, Monique Jamet Hooker witnessed both the changing seasons and the changing menus that accompanied them: Asparagus with Roasted Garlic and Ham in April, Scaloppine with Chanterelles in September, and Poached Cod with Saffron Sauce to keep out the chill of December. Here she passes on the lessons, both the wisdom and the recipes, she learned at her mother's table. Organized by months, each chapter includes a menu for a special occasion (Easter dinner in April or a bridal dinner in June), in addition to many other recipes calling for ingredients that are readily available at the particular times of year. She presents more than 200 recipes and the love of simple seasonal food shines through every page. The book and its dust jacket are in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out!

More than 200 beautiful drawings of our immigrant ancestors and their food preparations, equipment, and techniques, plus a map of each country. Delicious seafood recipes featuring Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon, Portuguese Codfish Cakes, and Irish Scallop and Mushroom Pie. Fabulous recipes for internationally famous soups -- Scottish Cock-A-Leekie, Russian Borscht and Indian Mulligatawny. Clear directions for making your own Japanese sushi. Instructions for setting up an authentic Scandinavian Kalas. Unusual tasty breads such as the author's own recipe for Ethiopian Injera bread, a sensational Pumpernickel and a little known but heavenly Basque Bread. Recipes 'you should have gotten from your grandmother!' The book is in As New condition with no apparent defects, inside or out! The dust jacket is Very Good overall, with only minor edge/corner wear.

If you ever thought that Asian cooking is beyond you, this book will change your mind! It contains more than 500 fully tested recipes highlighting the real tastes and flavors of 14 national cuisines into American kitchens. An introduction to each section outlines the special features of that cuisine and superb color photographs enhance the text. 224 pages. Index. A previous owner's name is inscribed inside the front. Otherwise, both the book and the dust jacket appear to be without defects.

The fifth in a series of international cookbooks, this is packed with the author's impressions of the Iberian Peninsula, lots of fine photographs, and his delicious recipes for the authentic regional food in Spain and Portugal. The 144-page hardbound book is indexed and the photos are a treat to the eye. It is in very good condition with only slight rubbing on the shelf edges. No other defects appear on either the book or the jacket.

Mormon Cooking is a harmonious collection of recipes from many countries throughout the world, using grains, fruit in season and other wholesome foods. Colored photos of prepared dishes. Over 150 recipes: Apricot Bread, Chokecherry Syrup, Chicken and Dumplings, Penuche, Divinity. 64 page stapled. Glossy photo card cover. The book is in as new condition with no apparent defects inside or out.

With its blending of delicate flavors, Chinese cooking has a personality all its own. Author Nina Froud first describes Chinese eating habits, seasonings, the way food is served and suitable kitchen utensils. Then she includes recipes for a wide range of soups, meat, poultry, fish, egg, vegetable, rice, and noodle dishes from the simplest basic recipes to exotic delicacies. The book is in very good condition with only slight yellowing of the inside pages. The previous owner's bookplate is pasted and another's name is handwritten inside the front cover. The dust jacket has minor edge corner wear. Published 1963 by Spring Books.

Written by Jean Yueh and published in 1979 by Times Books, Great Tastes of Chinese Cooking: Contemporary Methods and Menus has revolutionized the preparation and serving of Chinese food so that it can be made simply and quickly in the American home. Here are the great tastes of China in a complete and authoritative guide for American cooks. The author is a noted cook and teacher of Chinese cooking and has applied the best of new Western food technology to classical Chinese recipes. With the use of the food processor, blender, freezer, and microwave oven, advanced preparation has been simplified. Techniques that Chinese chefs have spent years mastering are now performed in seconds. The book and dust jacket are both in as new condition with no apparent defects.

Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art is a fantastic hardbound book published in 1980 by Kodansha International. It features more than 220 recipes, 510 sketches, 16 color pages and a chart of North American and Japanese fish. It is illustrated with a section of color plates and line drawings throughout. On the back cover of the dust jacket, famed chef Craig Claiborne states: 'as far as I know there has never been an all-embracing and authentic cookbook relating to Japanese food in English. Shizuo Tsuji's volume fills that void with distinction.' The book is in very good condition with no apparent defects inside or out. A previous owner's name is hand written inside the front. The dust jacket shows no defects beyond very slight edge wear at the top.

144 pages, 2002, very good.

Nancy Silverton is considered to be one of the best pastry chefs in the country and in this beautifully illustrated hardbound book, she shares years of experience with those who want to learn her methods. 200 of the most luscious recipes are published here so we at home can prepare elegant, mouth-watering desserts by following her precise, step-by-step instructions. 365 pages. Index. Book Club Edition. The book is in as new condition with no apparent defects inside or out the dust jacket shows only a few minor scrapes on the top edge.

Editor Nancy Hecht includes everything there is to know about chicken from how to figure individual portions to the differences between fresh and frozen. There are illustrated directions for cutting and boning, stuffing and trussing, and carving. More than 200 kitchen tested recipes are included for every variety of chicken -- Rock Cornish, broiler fryers, capons, broiler hens and stewing chickens. A previous owner's name is handwritten on the inside front. Although page edges appear to be somewhat faded from age, no other defects appear on the book. The dust jacket shows only minor edge corner wear.

To the uninitiated, nothing seems more unforgiving than the pastry baker's art. In 'The Simple Art of Perfect Baking,' which has been called the 'perfect book for imperfect bakers,' Flo Baker takes the fear and unpredictability out of baking. With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, she provides fail-safe recipes for the entire spectrum of baked desserts and also clarifies the science of baking. 16 pages of full color. 150 illustrations. The book is in as new condition with no apparent defects. The dust jacket shows only very minor wear on the top edge. ISBN: 0688025269 (10066)

A basic Polish cookbook, full of traditional recipes guaranteed to turn out memorable meals. The recipes are proven favorites and range from peasant fare to princely dishes. All recipes are distinctive, authentic and surprisingly easy to prepare. Beautiful color photographs illustrate recipes. The book shows no apparent defects inside or out. The dust jacket is very good also, with only very minor edge, corner wear.

Published in 1978 by Weathervane Books, Polish Cooking: Proven Favorite Recipes is a basic Polish cookbook, full of traditional recipes guaranteed to turn out memorable meals. The recipes are proven favorites and range from peasant fare to princely dishes. All recipes are distinctive, authentic and surprisingly easy to prepare. Beautiful color photographs illustrate recipes. A previous owner's name is hand written inside the front. Otherwise, the book shows no apparent defects inside or out. The dust jacket is very good also, with only very minor edge, corner wear.

Authors Diana and Paul von Welanetz run a cooking school in Los Angeles and their most popular course is Gifts from the Kitchen. In this lavishly illustrated book you will discover over 120 gift-giving recipes in 15 categories, from nuts and nibbles, pickles and preserves, main dishes and salads, special sauces and jams, to desserts and liqueurs, and charming kitchen-born non edibles such as spice-scented sachets, baker's clay ornaments, and other delights. Everything is covered down to the last detail, including the number of gifts each recipe produces, size of container required, how to store and wrap each item for presentation, how to make an elegant gift card, and even how to ship your kitchen triumph through the mail. The 240-page hardbound book is in very good condition with no apparent defects inside or out. The dust jacket shows only minor wear on the top edges. A previous owner's name is hand written inside the front cover.

Edited and published by The Ladies Society of St. Haralambos/Taxiarhai Greek Orthodox Church, Niles, Illinois. 1979, 233 pages, very light wear.

Hardcover, 1990, First Edition, Favorite Recipes Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 222 pages, very good.

Sprialbound softcover, 1991, Oxmoor House, 336 pages, very nice condition.

by Anne Linday Greer, 1977, hardcover, 260 pages, cover light soil.

By Quaker Oats, 46 pages, very good.

Copper Harbor, Michigan, very good.

Angostura Cookbook from the Angostura-Wupperman Corporation of Norwalk, Conn. It is in wonderful condition and is a paperback booklet with the great front picture that appears to be from the 1940-50's. There are 48 great pages with wonderful idea for using Angostura.

Signed by Olga Gize Carlile, 1976, 368 pages, Anne Vaterlaus's sketches throughout the book include landmarks of Northwest Illinois and Freeport. Very good condition.