Books published by publisher Crocker

Make tasty dinners and desserts easy as pie!Do you have a box of Bisquick on your shelf? Why not whip up tempting home-baked pies that are impossibly easy and impossibly delicious? These pies magically make their own crust, and they're a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether filled with ground beef, chicken, cheese, vegetables, or fruit, they're perfect any night of the week-great after work or for casual get-togethers and potluck suppers.Try These All-Time "Impossibly Easy" Favorites:* Coconut Pie* Chicken and Broccoli Pie* Cheesy Tuna Pie* Zucchini Pie* French Apple Pie* Cheeseburger Pie

Betty Crocker's classic cookbook for children is back-in an authentic reproduction of the original 1957 editionA whole generation of Baby Boomers grew up with Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls, and they have helped to make it the one of the most requested titles in the Betty Crocker archives. Now back by popular demand, this timeless favorite stands ready to capture the hearts of a new generation of budding cooks. Packed with recipes that are just as popular with kids today as they were 45 years ago, it shows how to make everything from Ice Cream Cone Cakes and Pigs in Blankets to Cheese Dreams and Sloppy Joes. The small format, easy recipes, charming color illustrations and photographs, and even the cover, are all the same as they were in the 1957 edition-and just as delightful as ever. The only innovation is the concealed wire binding that lies flat for easy cooking while being sturdy enough to withstand energetic handling by kids in the kitchen. It's the ideal book to give or to keep, for retro appeal, and for getting today's kids started in the kitchen.

Hey Kids-Let's Get Cooking!EasyOver 60 simple recipes show you how to fix every meal of the day plus snacks and desserts.TastyChow down on delicious food, from Chicken Lickin' Quesadillas to Indoor S'mores.FunCool illustrations and color pix of every recipe make cooking an adventure.Note to Mom & DadKids also get the lowdown on cooking terms, basic techniques, good nutrition and kitchen safety.

Good and Easy Betty Makes It Easy! "What's for dinner?" is the question that brings us together each day. The answer is great-tasting food that doesn't keep us in the kitchen too long. The solution is right here—everything you need to make quick meals every night! "Why Didn't I Think of That?"Timesaving secrets to get you out of the kitchen fastQuick tips to make recipes even fasterPreparation and cook times for speedy planningSuper-speedy menus for weekday mealsEasy Make-Ahead Meals: Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti, Brisket with Cranberry Gravy Pastas and Pizzas with Pizazz: Salsa Pasta, Tuscan Rigatoni and White Beans, Tex-Mex Pizza, Thai Chicken Pizza Speedy Sandwiches, Soups and Chilies: Italian Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich, Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups, California Beef Stew, Italian Chili Quick Stir-Fries and Skillet Meals: Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry, Honeyed Pork and Chinese Cabbage, Quick Chicken Risotto, Meatballs with Orzo and Zucchini Simple Grilling: Peanutty Chicken Kabobs, Supreme Burgers, Tomato-and-Pesto-Stuffed Sirloin, Pizza Dogs Delicious Desserts: Raspberry-Chocolate Cream, Quick Cherry Cobbler, Caramel Baked Pears, Quick Praline Bars, Cookie Dunkers, Easy Key Lime Pie

More and more kids are in the kitchen, and they want to have fun. What to do? Turn to Betty Crocker, who makes cooking fun as well as delicious and dependable. With Betty, learning the basics was never so painless, and never so tasty. Not only do kids want fun foods such as Squeeze and Scribble Pancakes, Caramel Corn Commotion, Flying Saucer Chicken Quesadillas, Whatever Pizza and Dalmatian Cupcakes-they want to have fun reading the recipes. Every page is lavishly illustrated with characters and icons that appeal to the hip 8-12 set. Great colors and a photo of every recipe make this book jump off the shelf -- it practically boogies through the kitchen. Not only do the recipes look great -- they really work. Why? Because every recipe has been kid-tested. Say good-bye to lead-balloon cakes, cookies that only crumble, or main dishes that are mainly disappointing-any kid can tackle these recipes with confidence. In addition to the fifty terrific recipes, there are great party ideas complete with tempting treats. Try indoor camping or a spooky Halloween party-everything you'll need is right here. And, formatted in a sturdy, concealed spiral binding, this book takes it lying down-on the counter, on the table-wherever it's easiest for busy cooks. If your kids are ready to go wild in the kitchen, take Betty Crocker along! The results will be fantastic, and your kids will have a blast. Best of all, you can feel confident that the recipes will work, that your kids will enjoy themselves, and that your kitchen will still be one piece when the cooking is done!

Betty Crocker's Good and Easy Betty Makes It Easy! "What's for dinner?" is the question that brings us together each day. The answer is great-tasting food that doesn't keep us in the kitchen too long. The solution is right here—everything you need to make quick meals every night! "Why Didn't I Think of That?"Timesaving secrets to get you out of the kitchen fastQuick tips to make recipes even fasterPreparation and cook times for speedy planningSuper-speedy menus for weekday mealsEasy Make-Ahead Meals: Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti, Brisket with Cranberry Gravy Pastas and Pizzas with Pizazz: Salsa Pasta, Tuscan Rigatoni and White Beans, Tex-Mex Pizza, Thai Chicken Pizza Speedy Sandwiches, Soups and Chilies: Italian Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich, Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups, California Beef Stew, Italian Chili Quick Stir-Fries and Skillet Meals: Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry, Honeyed Pork and Chinese Cabbage, Quick Chicken Risotto, Meatballs with Orzo and Zucchini Simple Grilling: Peanutty Chicken Kabobs, Supreme Burgers, Tomato-and-Pesto-Stuffed Sirloin, Pizza Dogs Delicious Desserts: Raspberry-Chocolate Cream, Quick Cherry Cobbler, Caramel Baked Pears, Quick Praline Bars, Cookie Dunkers, Easy Key Lime Pie

Summer in Australia… always a scorcher!Parents and relatives… always annoying!First day of school… always a nightmare!Twins, Drake and Cindy Kerfuffle, are in for a shock. Having recently moved into a hideous old house in the middle of Summer, with an unexpected visit from relatives who refuse to leave, the twins are now having to face their first day back at school.Just when they think nothing else can go wrong, the unimaginable happens.Definitely a day the ENTIRE family will never forget…A hilarious novel for children. Especially recommended for those who enjoy having a good laugh.

Hey Kids-Let's Get Cooking!EasyOver 60 simple recipes show you how to fix every meal of the day plus snacks and desserts.TastyChow down on delicious food, from Chicken Lickin' Quesadillas to Indoor S'mores.FunCool illustrations and color pix of every recipe make cooking an adventure.Note to Mom & DadKids also get the lowdown on cooking terms, basic techniques, good nutrition and kitchen safety.