February 24, 2009 — Everyone loves baked goods, from a warm chocolate chip cookie to gooey fudgy brownies. But not all of us grew up learning to bake with mom in the kitchen. For anyone who’s starting from scratch and wants to prepare their favorite treats, here is BETTY CROCKER® BAKING BASICS: Recipes and Tips to Bake with Confidence (Wiley Cloth Spiral Bound; $25.95; February 16, 2009; ISBN-13: 978-0-470-28661-6). More than just a recipe collection, this is a one-stop visual guide loaded
February 24, 2009 — A substantially updated new edition of BETTY CROCKER® COOKING BASICS: Recipes and Tips to Cook with Confidence, 2nd Edition (Wiley Cloth Spiral Bound; $25.95; October 27, 2008; ISBN-13: 978-0-470-11135-2) provides all the answers for today’s beginner cook. A bestseller with over 500,000 copies sold, this new edition boasts 50% new recipes and 60% new photos. Whether for newlyweds seeking guidance on what to do with all those wedding gifts and new gadgets in their kit