The Good Housekeeping Cookbook

by Good Housekeeping, Susan Westmoreland (Editor), Ellen Levine (Foreword)

Edited by Susan Westmoreland, Food Director of Good Housekeeping, this bestselling compendium includes recipes, techniques, menus, tips, illustrations, photographs, and more in 832 pages.

This comprehensive compendium of recipes, techniques, menus, and cooking advice compiled by the director of the famed Good Housekeeping Test Kitchens, belongs on every kitchen bookshelf. For more than a century, the Good Housekeeping name has stood for quality. And with this dazzling, 832-page book, the tradition continues. Whether you are a novice in the kitchen or an expert chef, this book’s 1,500 recipes and 600 color photographs make it one that you’ll turn to again and again. All the recipes are easy-to-read and simple to follow, and they’re triple-tested by Good Housekeeping, too. Here are best-ever versions of time honored classics that every family loves, such as hearty Spaghetti and Meatballs, as well as the new tastes of today—from Thai Beef with Basil to Molten Chocolate Cake. The 24 chapters cover everything from soups to sandwiches to desserts, and 100 expert tip boxes present secrets of America’s best chefs and cooking teachers.

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Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Food, Ebooks

832 pages, Hardcover

First published March 28, 2004

About the author

The Good Housekeeping Institute was created to provide readers of Good Housekeeping magazine with expert consumer advice and delicious, classic and contemporary east-to-follow recipes. These ideals still hold true today. The institute team are all experienced cooks, home economists and consumer researchers. They test the lastest products in purpose-built, modern kitchens, where every recipe published in the magazine and its range of bestselling cookery books is rigorously tested so that you can cook any Good Housekeeping dish with confidence.

Reviews

[Monica Albright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is fantastic. I could call it an ultimate cookbook...the only complaint that I have is that it is a little on the BIG side and it's too heavy...But it contains just about every recipe under the sun as well as techniques, descriptions and colorful pictures. There are rare produce introduced and described...AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Villa Park Public Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a detailed but introductory cookbook. First published in the late 19th century, it has been continually updated and revised over the years to keep up with trends and tastes. And each recipe is “triple-tested” and are thus delicious, easy to make, and the instructions easy to follow. Do yourself a favor and check this book out – you are sure to find something wonderful to make!

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[Dray · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a huge book and has many many tried and true recipes in every genre you can think of. But it is an everything but nothing done well book. And there are literally no surprises here, nothing new, bold, or creative. If you want an encyclopedia of the tried and true - here it is.

[T · Rating 2 out of 5]

A waste, really. So many recipes. Barely any pictures. Get it together, Good Housekeeping.

[Julie Lowry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good basic recipes but lacks flavor in the cooked dishes

[Blog on Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're looking for a robust, but basic, meat-and-potatoes down the middle cookbook, look no further than the 125th Anniversary edition of the "Good Housekeeping Cookbook". This 752-page, large sized volume is loaded with 1,275 distinct recipes that cover everyone of the basic dishes that everyone grew up with.

At the center of the offering are recipes for familiar stalwarts from New England Clam Chowder, to Chicken Parmigiana, Filet Mignon, Huevos Rancheros, whole grains, slow cooking and every kind of mainstream dish you can imagine. There is nothing really exotic or particularly unique in the recipes here, but that, in fact, is this book's strength. It's back-to-basics for the `triple-tested' Good Housekeeping formulas giving meal makers a backstop for preparing meals the way those accustomed to dining on standardized fare expect. While this sounds like a dis, the truth is that there are 100's of specialized, chef driven or exotic-based books in the market. Having a solid, reliable standard right in the middle has proven to have merit for years and continues to serve its purpose today as well.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect for the new chef, this cookbook keeps me from calling my mom every time I have a question about cuts of meat, cleaning techniques, or the specifics of fish. Even on its own, the reference sections of this book have been extremely useful to me, not to mention the huge volume of recipes that are good for almost any occasion.

[Dan Stern · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an outstanding cookbook for beginning or advanced cooks looking to jazz things up a little. The format is divided into color-coded sections, clearly marked and annotated. Excellent photography accompanies nearly every recipe and the hardbound binding allows the cookbook to open to any page and stay open!
Directions are clear and easy to follow. So glad I purchased it!

[Marisa Crowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook covers all the basics (properly baked potato or omelette) as well as lots of fancy stuff. I like it as a general reference for the basics, though I've found that the majority of the recipes are too complicated for me to attempt on a regular day.

[Scottsdale Public Library]

This cookbook is a basic kitchen staple: tons and tons of simple yet delicious recipes plus tips, tricks and tutorials for excellent results. Photography is limited, but recipes are concise and very clear. Plus, there is truly something for everyone with 1,275 recipes to choose from.

-- Meagan

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cookbook that has a little of everything. It is not my go to cookbook as the recipes are good but nothing great. I like a few more pictures for a cookbook.

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a super detailed recipe book. It just happens that I don't particularly like any of these type of recipes. Too many sauces and roasted veggies.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yum in all its forms