Meat Cookbook Author:Better Homes and Gardens This is definitely a book to have if you don't know how to make anything yet in an oven or on a stove top and eat meat...but be forewarned, it harkens to days when cheeseburger pies seemed like a good idea. You can hear your arteries hardening as you read the recipes. — That said, if you have little experience making roasts, or feel a little int... more »imidated putting together ingredients without the green light from a friend or website, this is a great starter book. It has a quick reference on the inside cover and the wacky combos make you want to improve upon the recipes and inspire you to get creative from the get go. It's also great to look at from an historical perspective as our diets have changed quite a bit in the 43 years since its publication. Great pictures too.« less