Joy of cooking

This marinade has been a foundation in our family for years. It’s from the 1975 edition of The Joy of Cooking and just can’t be beat for flavor or ease of preparation. After marinatin…

Despite the avalanche of cookbooks dumped on us every year, you will still find the Joy of Cooking on the top of many people’s most used, most loved cookbook lists. While the Betty Crocker and Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks have perhaps sold more copies, it’s Joy that’s the most beloved, handed down from generation to generation. I myself have three versions on my book shelf (1963, 1975, and the controversial 1997 editions.) How about you?

Almost 100 years after publication, Joy of Cooking remains a steadfast source for many home cooks. Here are 20 essential recipes from this classic.

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This week I’ll be digging around my cookbook shelves to unearth hidden tips from older and vintage cookbooks. When doing my research, I spent the most time with my 1975 edition of The Joy of Cooking which has always been a favorite. This deep dive really reminded me just how relevant (and even surprisingly hip) The Joy still is. Here are five ways this classic book will still rock your kitchen.

If you have an older edition, that's fine too, but we'll be sharing recipes and an interview from the new edition. READ MORE...

Book Source: Digital Library of India Item 2015.126676dc.contributor.author: Rombauer, Irma Sdc.date.accessioned: 2015-07-03T13:56:29Zdc.date.available:...

Adapted from Cookbook #1: The Joy of Cooking (my edition is 1997, originally published 1931) Recipe: Greek Salad I thought I would b...

A blog about the strange items left behind in used and rare books.

Despite the avalanche of cookbooks dumped on us every year, you will still find the Joy of Cooking on the top of many people’s most used, most loved cookbook lists. While the Betty Crocker and Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks have perhaps sold more copies, it’s Joy that’s the most beloved, handed down from generation to generation. I myself have three versions on my book shelf (1963, 1975, and the controversial 1997 editions.) How about you?