I have the old Betty Crocker cook book from the fifties and I wouldn't trade it. It has everything in it and is easy to use.

This is a great "basic" cookbook -- perhaps not as good as the ubiquitous Better Homes & Garden classic, but it's also true that I prefer some of the recipes in here. It's the first cookbook I go to when I've never made something before and I want to make sure I do it right. Lots of pictures, though not one of every dish.

This is my go-to cookbook for so so many recipes! My kids love it as does my husband. So easy to follow the recipes, and it makes sense of so many things that you may wonder about. I.e.: why are my cookies flat or rock hard? They even have pictures to go with the explanation! I have recommended this book to many and will continue to use it for YEARS to come!

A classic staple from my mom’s kitchen, now in mine. Some GOAT recipes in here that I use for basics like pancakes, biscuits, choc chip cookies, and more. Some of the fancier stuff like entrees and crudites are a little dated, 70s dinner party vibes, but the rest is essential.

Kitchen basics. Simple recipes are good for someone new to meal preparation.

This is my go to source for recipes on: pizza dough, cream puffs, and cinnamon rolls.

It is truly a foundational cookbook, and I think all new cooks need to read it at least once.

Every home cook should have this book and Joy of Cooking. I love the lay-flat spiral binding and the ease of pulling pages out when needed. This is focused on classic American home cooking, and does it well. Lots of images and charts help!

This was the first cookbook I ever owned, given to me by my mom when I moved away from home. Even though I have a wide variety of cookbooks now, this one remains my go-to cookbook for some of my all-time favorite recipes, with easy to follow instructions as well as essential cooking tips and even microwave instructions on most recipes.
Whether you have a beginner or an expert in the kitchen, Betty Crocker's Cookbook is a 'must have' for every household.

Were any single cookbook to be designated ‘The All-American Cookbook’ this would be the one. It has graced generations of kitchens. My mom used it. My mother-in-law owns it. I received it as a wedding gift. It endures because it is sturdy, well organized, and full of useful, uncomplicated recipes from salads to deserts.

I’ve collected many cookbooks over the years, some that I now use more often than this one. Tastes change, and skills expand. I became a vegan, which can demand more specialized recipes. But for certain old favorites, I still go to this cookbook just like my mom did. My scalloped potatoes and toll house cookies still come directly from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook (with slight alterations to accommodate my vegan diet). Sometimes you just can’t improve on the old standards.

This is my go-to cookbook. It's more than just a bunch of recipes. It has beautiful color pictures of many of the dishes. It teaches you how to properly choose, store and cook food. There are charts for conversions, substitutions, etc. I have enjoyed everything I've made from this book. Most of the recipes are easy enough for beginners, but complex enough to still be good. I think everyone should have one of these in their home.

My favorite cookbook.

I still have my original that my nana had and gave it to my mom and she gave it to me... I fucking love their old vintage cookbooks <3