The New York Times Cook Book Author:Craig Claiborne All the recipes are clearly presented and suitable for many different occasions, ranging from a wide variety of family meals to the most formal dinner party. The author also covers sauces and salad dressings, relishes, and preserves. And there are countless old favorites and those wonderful desserts. — Complete with essential cross-referencing, a... more » table of equivalents and conversions, and an index, this edition of The New York Times Cook Book is a superb new cookbook to give, to own, and to use for years to come.« less