New Cook Book Bridal Edition

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Summary: Toss up between two beautiful wedding gifts
Review: It was a toss up between this BH&G Bridal cookbook and Betty Crocker's Bridal Edition. I compared both of them in the book store and both are beautiful gifts each with their own strong points. I happened to select Better Homes and Gardens because the bride in this case would like a slow cooker. This book has a chapter of slow cooker recipes as well as a chapter on grilling-indoor & out. It covers both charcoal and gas grilling how to's, safety plus a timing chart for indoor electric. Both books have great color photos of different cuts of meats and more. I can't remember all the photos in Betty Crocker, but this one has photos of unfamiliar vegetables, fruits, legumes etc. The recipes look more exciting, and some of them are labeled with a heart for Best loved. Some are labeled for preparation time slow, fast, no fat, low fat etc. If there is a technique in the recipe that may be unfamiliar, the page number is cited for additional help. There is also a large Bonus section in the front of the book with many more ideas such as napkin folding, centerpieces, family gatherings, and recipes for two. The following section on Cooking Basics covers, well... the basics! Utensils, seasonings, food storage safety, manners, and more, along with more photos. Either book would be a nice gift!