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JodiBabe 
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 What is/was the best first cookbook  
My daughter just moved out & when I talk to her she always tells me about how she cooked dinner & I tease her that she needs a cookbook & an apron & she agrees....lol so I wanted to look for a basic, easy cookbook for her.  She is 24 & just out on her own. 
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:21 PM    | 
	
	
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mrswask 
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Does she wants basics?  Cooking for Dummies is great - has real explanations about everything and a bunch of good recipes! 
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:25 PM    | 
	
	
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JodiBabe 
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Posted by mrswask
  Does she wants basics?  Cooking for Dummies is great - has real explanations about everything and a bunch of good recipes! 
 
  She needs basics!  Thanks
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:35 PM    | 
	
	
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mrswask 
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 Re: What is/was the best first cookbook  
Posted by jodijohn903
 
 Posted by mrswask
  Does she wants basics?  Cooking for Dummies is great - has real explanations about everything and a bunch of good recipes! 
 
  She needs basics!  Thanks 
 
 
  Explains all different cooking terms, has diagrams - it's really good!
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:37 PM    | 
	
	
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The Betty Crocker one - its a red hardcover. My mother has a Betty Crocker one from when she was first married and I've had mine for a few years now and love it! 
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:39 PM    | 
	
	
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JodiBabe 
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Oh & just to clarify she needs an easy basic cookbook.  Not for big meals but different variety of ways to cook things mostly for just herself.
  ETA: I also have a Betty Crocker Cookbook but wasn't sure if it would be too much.
  
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:50 PM    | 
	
	
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btrflygrl 
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there is a great book called "Where is My Mother now that I need Her" which has basic recipes, laundry tips, etc.
  I particularly love my Betty Crocker cook book (red binder) which has a little of everything including the back cover which has "Emergency substitutions" 
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			Posted 3/17/06 8:51 PM    | 
	
	
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Eireann 
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All of my friends and I have a large hardcover book, How to Cook Everything.  It's great! 
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:02 PM    | 
	
	
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JodiBabe 
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 Re: What is/was the best first cookbook  
Posted by btrflygrl
  there is a great book called "Where is My Mother now that I need Her" which has basic recipes, laundry tips, etc.
  I particularly love my Betty Crocker cook book (red binder) which has a little of everything including the back cover which has "Emergency substitutions" 
 
  Shana, I just looked on Amazon for that book but didn't see it.  That is the exact title?
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:04 PM    | 
	
	
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btrflygrl 
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here it is....if you go to Barnesandnoble.com go to cooking, and go to fundamentals and basics and on the left, it subdivides the category and I think it's beginner or beginner basics (something like that) and it brings up all the beginner/basic cookbooks (I saw some for 20 minute meals, etc.)
  Also try the discount bookstores (there is one in the Bellport Outlets I believe) and my friend was telling me about one in Medford I think where everything is 50 or 60% off and they can order stuff for you!
 
  Where's Mom Now That I Need Her  
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:15 PM    | 
	
	
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JodiBabe 
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 Re: What is/was the best first cookbook  
Posted by btrflygrl
  here it is....if you go to Barnesandnoble.com go to cooking, and go to fundamentals and basics and on the left, it subdivides the category and I think it's beginner or beginner basics (something like that) and it brings up all the beginner/basic cookbooks (I saw some for 20 minute meals, etc.)
  Also try the discount bookstores (there is one in the Bellport Outlets I believe) and my friend was telling me about one in Medford I think where everything is 50 or 60% off and they can order stuff for you!
 
  Where's Mom Now That I Need Her  
 
  Thanks!
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:16 PM    | 
	
	
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MelToddJulia 
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I love Rachel Rays 30 min meals cook book, great recipes!! 
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:47 PM    | 
	
	
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JodiBabe 
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 Re: What is/was the best first cookbook  
Posted by btrflygrl
  here it is....if you go to Barnesandnoble.com go to cooking, and go to fundamentals and basics and on the left, it subdivides the category and I think it's beginner or beginner basics (something like that) and it brings up all the beginner/basic cookbooks (I saw some for 20 minute meals, etc.)
  Also try the discount bookstores (there is one in the Bellport Outlets I believe) and my friend was telling me about one in Medford I think where everything is 50 or 60% off and they can order stuff for you!
 
  Where's Mom Now That I Need Her  
 
  I found it on Amazon & ordered that as well as a Betty Crocker for her.  I also ordered a Betty Crocker for my niece who is 23  & living on her own & just learning to cook.  She also is engaged.  Her mom passed away when she was 16.   
  I got free shipping on the order so I threw in some other things for my DH's b-day next month.
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:49 PM    | 
	
	
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JodiBabe 
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 Re: What is/was the best first cookbook  
Posted by MelTodd604
  I love Rachel Rays 30 min meals cook book, great recipes!! 
 
  I have one of these
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			Posted 3/17/06 9:50 PM    | 
	
	
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dooodles 
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Posted by FireIslandLove
  The Betty Crocker one - its a red hardcover. My mother has a Betty Crocker one from when she was first married and I've had mine for a few years now and love it! 
 
 
  I love the Betty Crocker cookbook.  It breaks down with pictures & names of all meats, veggies, cheese, eggs, etc.  It goes through every cooking stage, storage stage, how to check meat properly when buying (color - smell).  
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			Posted 3/18/06 9:16 AM    | 
	
	
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beautyq115 
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 Re: What is/was the best first cookbook  
Posted by dooodles
 
 Posted by FireIslandLove
  The Betty Crocker one - its a red hardcover. My mother has a Betty Crocker one from when she was first married and I've had mine for a few years now and love it! 
 
 
  I love the Betty Crocker cookbook.  It breaks down with pictures & names of all meats, veggies, cheese, eggs, etc.  It goes through every cooking stage, storage stage, how to check meat properly when buying (color - smell).   
 
  Definetely!
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