Pillsbury: Best of the Bake-Off Cookbook : 50th Anniversary Edition

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Summary: No Shopping Required recipes
Review: This cookbook includes recipes from real-life people. The recipes are easy to prepare with ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator. Also, there are lots of full color pictures, which I like. Most of the recipes are for baked goods (i.e. breads, desserts, breakfasts, cookies, pies, and cakes). I especially like the section on breakfast breads and cakes because my two boys, age 7 and 9, can prepare many of the recipes (with a little help). I like the Main Entree section because most of the meals take little time to prepare. My favorite meal is the California Casserole which I have prepared for my family, a sick friend, and a pot-luck dinner. Everyone seems to like it.

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Summary: Useful and diverse recipes!
Review: This is one of those cookbooks that you can leisurely browse through and discover and rescover many great recipes. There is a nice variety here. All have clear, easy to follow instructions. The brownies on the cover turned out beautifully. That is a complicated recipe, but it is broken into simple steps. Any level chef would enjoy concocting these creative recipes! I also had fun learning about the history of this famous bake-off. This cookbook is a nice addition to any kitchen!

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Summary: Best dessert cookbook ever
Review: This is without a doubt the best dessert cookbook I own. The recipes are simple; many of them use convenience items like cake mix, refrigerated pie crusts, cresent rolls, etc. The recipes also include the name of the creator and the award and year the recipe won. Some of the recipes are 30+ old, but they are still excellent. My favorites are the Surprise Pecan Pie (a pecan pie cheesecake) and Candy Bar cookies.