Presents a collection of recipes from the American cooking magazine, providing instructions for dishes in such categories as soups, salads, pasta, main courses, vegetables, and desserts, with detailed illustrations on preparation and cooking techniques.

Includes index.

Appetizers -- Salads -- Soups -- Chilis, stews, and braises -- Curries, stir-fries, and Asian noodle dishes -- Pasta -- Rice, grains, and beans -- Vegetables -- Poultry -- Meat -- Fish -- Grilling -- Eggs and breakfast -- Quick breads and coffee cakes --Yeast breads and rolls -- Pizza -- Cookies -- Cakes -- Pies and tarts -- Fruit desserts -- Pastries -- Puddings, custards, and frozen desserts -- Beverages -- Index -- A note on conversions.