A basic cookbook of 2,000 detailed, clearly-written recipes ranging from simple salads to full-course meals, plus a list of ingredients that can be substituted for each other.

An A-Z of the World of Cooking with over 800 recipes - all tested in the Family Circle kitchen, together with 900 entries in the illustrated food dictionary. A complete reference guide that will appeal to the novice as well as the more experienced cook.

From Cajun blackened fish to spaghetti carbonara this complete A-to-Z guide of good food and good cooking includes recipes from all over the world. An illustrated sidebar dictionary provides interesting facts about foods, herbs and spices, and cooking terms -- their origins and current uses. The book also includes special features on microwave cooking, cake decorating, freezing, and more. The mouth-watering full-color photographs and the clear, easy-to-understand, easy-to-follow recipes -- more than 800 -- make this a must for every cook from beginner to expert.

An important reference for everyone who loves food and wants to know how to buy it, store it, cook it, and enjoy it. This resource covers new cuisines, techniques, ingredients, and appliances that are revolutionizing the way we cook. 100 line drawings.