This is a classic cook book and is a staple in my home.

I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK!! My husband owned it when we married 18 years ago and we've used it as our kitchen "bible" ever since.

When my kids (finally) move out into their own places, I plan on trying to obtain copies of this book for them. It has ALL of the basics.

A MUST HAVE for all beginner- and intermediate-level cooks.

This was my very first cookbook some 40 years ago and I still make recipes from this book. The recipes are really good, nothing too fancy, but always satisfy.

Personal favorites include:

- Waikiki Meatballs
- Snickerdoodles, a Christmas staple
- London Broil
- Russian Teacakes
- Silver White Cake, a birthday staple

Hehe. Awks to add this to a reading list but I like to have a visual of my whole bookshelf. I heart this cookbook. Super useful infos. My roomie and I are enjoying. :)

Although I wouldn't recommend this book for general, every day reading unless you're fond of lists and instructions this is my go-to cookbook for absolutely everything. All the recipes that I cook regularly are from this cookbook, and all my family favourites are from here as well. Perfect for all the original, homestyle cooking recipes.
If you're looking for something a little more adventurous in your cooking this book probably isn't for you, but if you want a good general cookbook this is the best of the best.

This was my very first cookbook that I received as a gift. It was handed down to me by someone who was given this (although an older version) same cookbook as her first.

I absolutley love it! It has everything you need to learn how to cook! It also makes a great staple and go-to cookbook for my kitchen, years later now that I am more experience.

My book is about to fall apart!

I love this book. This is more for a beginners cook but, it teaches you a lot of tips and shows you carbs and daily value. There are some no brainers such as 'making scrambled eggs' but I still think it has some great recipes in here! I think this is one of the better cook books I've ever seen, though. I know I'll be using it a lot. I've already used it a few times and I just got it!

My favorite, basic, cookbook. This is my go-to cookbook when I'm looking for a specific recipe. If I can't find it here, then I started my other books. But usually, I can find what I want here. It as my Favorite bread recipe, my favorite recipe for lemon meringue pie to name jus a couple. Wonderful cookbook.

I don't know what it was about this one, but it lacked a good deal of the charm of the earlier cookbooks. There was much more of a focus on saving time, dropping anything that required a lot of skill, and heaven help us Betty had finally been informed about fat and cholesterol. Still a good book, still highly accessible, but a bit flat.

I use this old thing for mostly bread and pie recipes...I like the simple yeast bread recipe in here to make braided bread.

It is the best book for cooking. The recipes are easy to understand. THis is the only book you will need when learning how to cook with recipes.