PRAISES FOR JOY OF COOKING
"The Most Romantic Book I've Ever Read" - Rachel Ray
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Brown Bag or After School Treat
Since these are simply spread in a pan, baked, and cut into serving pieces, bars cookies are the quickest and most easily produced cookies. Bake them in greased pans at least 1 ½ inches deep. Pay close attention to the size of the pan called for in each recipe—variations will throw off the baking time and the thickness of the batter in the pan affects texture. A too-large pan will giv... • See the recipe >
TIPS & TECHNIQUES
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Appetizers
For a cocktail party without dinner to follow, offer five to six different appetizers, including at least two that involve meat or seafood and at least two that are hot.
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Grilling
Keep toddlers well away from the grill, and do not let older children run or play too close to the grilling area.
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JOY PAST AND PRESENT...
Ever wonder which edition of the Joy of Cooking you inherited from your Grandmother? Many people tell us they have one of the originals, but the fact is there are eight editions of JOY! Study JOY history and find out exactly which editions you do have in your family.
CORRECTIONS
We have a few corrections to recipes in 1st and 2nd printings of the 2006 edition of the Joy of Cooking. You can download them here (pdf). If you spot others, please
