Back of the Box Cooking: 500 Delicious, Easy-to-Prepare Recipes from America's Best-Loved Brands

by Barbara Greenman (Editor), Ken Krug (Illustrator)

These recipes are as diverse as they are delicious?from the incomparable Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie to the comfort-food favorite Campbell's Green Bean Casserole to new favorites like Lundberg's Risotto by the Sea?durable, nourishing family pleasers that can be made quickly and easily with the help of brand-name ingredients. Every recipe in Back of the Box comes directly from a brand-name company, and they include dishes for every palate and occasion. From easy meals with few ingredients to gourmet dishes and those incorporating organic foods, you'll find recipes from such trusted companies as Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats, Hershey, Ocean Spray, Del Monte, McCormick, Birds Eye, Perdue, J. M. Smucker, Applegate Farms, Eden Foods, Nature's Path, and Annie's Naturals.

Organized traditionally, from Appetizers to Desserts, Back of the Box also includes fascinating features on the origins of the recipes and other fun facts, as well as preparation times and a pantry list. Special symbols indicate recipes that are particularly quick and easy and those appropriate for diabetics. This is a must-have collection for every cook's library?but it's sure to spend more time on the counter than on the shelf!

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

336 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Just - The romance reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't actually tried out any of the recipes, but the book is set up well and has a large variety of different types of recipes. Everyone should be able to find something that would appeal to them.

[Emily]

Compiles all the recipes from the backs of cans, boxes & bags!

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these cookbooks. They are innovative and easy.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recipes from the back of boxes & bags. Includes all the classics & standards like Hellmann's Potato Salad (pg. 107), Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies (pg. 297), Libby's Pumpkin Pie, and Campbell's Green Bean Bake. And new favorites like Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice), made with a bag of frozen Bird's Eye mixed veggies and then lots of fresh ingredients and served with a lovely fresh, yellow- Spanish Rice. Yummy!