Betty Crocker Entertaining With Betty

by Betty Crocker

Rediscover classic recipes and entertaining advice from the 1950s with Betty Crocker!

The year was 1959. People watched Leave It to Beaver on TV and listened to Elvis on the radio. And when they entertained, they turned to this indispensable guide from Betty Crocker, which you may remember from your mom’s or grandma’s kitchen. Now you too can rediscover Betty Crocker’s secrets for great parties. Whether throwing an afternoon tea, a midnight dinner, or a pot-luck supper, Betty Crocker has you covered. This authentic reproduction of the classic 1959 book ( Betty Crocker’s Guide to Easy Entertaining) gives you a nostalgic snapshot of an earlier era--and a mother lode of party tips, etiquette advice, and recipes that have stood the test of time. Inside you’ll

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food Writing, Cooking

176 pages, Hardcover

Published May 2, 2017

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming reprint of the the 1950's Entertaining With Betty. Written as if Betty Crocker were your close friend, filling you in on how to be the perfect hostess. The advice is so fun to read and see how things have changed and become so casual over such a short time period. Recipes and menus abound. It would be fun to follow one of the menus and have a retro dinner party. Some of the recipes may not stand the test of time and today's modern palate (Wheaties Bars, Avocado Gelatin Mold, Creamed Olives) but others are tried and true, homemade breads, tortes and cakes for the baker. On pg. 89 is a Lasagne recipe, complete with sauce and meatball recipes. Or how about Chicken Parisian or Chinese Veal? The pictures and illustrations are charming. A great addition to any cookbook collection.

[Megan Close Zavala · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a delightful book. Obviously some of the information is a bit dated now, but this is a charming little book. A good chunk of the recipes sound delicious and the illustrations were marvelous. Lots of good common sense advice, too.

[Alley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book! We have lost many things as a people over the years, formality and etiquette to name a few. I dearly wish that we someday soon return to the times of dainty parties and lively brunches. 🥂

[Barbara Bryant · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations alone make this a fun time capsule.

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has practical advice on entertaining and terrific recipes for throwing together dishes on the fly. Some of the information is dated, but politeness never goes out of style.

[Mickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give this 2 stars for the recipe content & 5 stars for the side splitting laughter it induced. The era that this book hails from was certainly different from today!