Best Lost Recipes

I wholeheartedly recommend this cookbook; however, the items was described as "spiral-bound," which is important for a cookbook. What I received was a cheap paperback publisher's proof. I'm ordering another copy of the book from a different vendor.

I love this cookbook. In typical Cook's Illustrated style all the recipes use ingredients that are easily found in any grocery store and contain directions that are detailed and easily followed along with photo illustrations for some of the more complicated steps. I can understand why some people thumb through the cookbook and don't think the recipes look good, some of them sound disgusting by the title alone (Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake - sounds very unappetizing but the sauerkraut adds moisture to the cake and a texture that is coconut like. The end result has no sauerkraut flavor. Oh and it is sinfully delicious!). My only complaint is that some of the recipes weren't all that lost. Granted in a few cases ATK offers a twist on the recipe (Real carrot cake uses a rum glaze instead of the standard cream cheese frosting). But in a few cases the recipe seems just like the one I was already using (Gram's Doughnuts - though very good - wasn't different from the other doughnut recipes I had in any of my other cookbooks). If you get a chance, thumb through the book before you buy it. It certainly won't be for everyone. But right now this is my favorite cookbook. The Monkey Bread and Just Chicken Pie alone are worth the price of admission.

Loved this book. Pictures and stories were very interesting to read from each recipe. I had and older friend over and she loved seeing some old cookie recipes nobody seems to make anymore. Can't wait to make them for her this Christmas. Very Good Book!

ATK scores again. Page after page of wonderful, everyday recipes. I tried three in the first week and will definitely use them again. L Interesting enough for the seasoned cook, but not intimidating for the beginner. I also appreciate the editorial notes when the ATK chefs modified the original recipe. ove the wire binding inside the hard cover because it protects the wire from counter splatters while allowing the book to stay open to the recipe. Just a little sorry my family's "Peppernut" cookie didn't make the cut.

I have had this cookbook for a week now and have made 4 of the recipes. Each one turned out great, and I can't wait to try another. The Phantom Stew recipe was the best stew I have ever made. These recipes are home-cooking from scratch, no mixes. It's like finding old recipes in Grandma's recipe box. I really like the test kitchen tips and the pictures on assembling, etc. If you have little ones around, the "Fluffies" pancake recipe is a must. I even used wheat flour in place of white and they were excellent! I love this cookbook and would recommend it to anyone who likes to cook/bake from scratch and isn't afraid to try new (old) things!