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This is the food that many of us grew up with and will never stop hankering for. Kraft Kitchens, formed in 1920 to provide recipes and advice to home cooks, has packed
New Classics with the retro favourites that clients still crave: macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs, meatloaf, shepherds pie, rice pudding, fruit crumble, and cherry cheesecake. The people at Kraft say they are bombarded with requests for these dishes, so there must be more going on than nostalgia. There really is something appealing about the relaxing absence of fuss in these recipes. For sure, nothing could be simpler than browning some ground beef, stirring in spaghetti sauce, and throwing on a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese for Slow-Simmered Sloppy Joes. It's the kind of cooking that anybody can do--no technique, arcane ingredients, or high-performance knives required. The dishes are simplified with the help of Kraft products such as Cool Whip Whipped Topping, Jell-O Gelatin, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and lots of bottled sauces and dressings. With variations, the recipe count extends past 200. And don't worry about any tampering with old classics: The "new" in the title refers to more recent additions such as fresh Tomato-and-Herb Bruschetta, meat and vegetable stir-frys, and the bigger part that tofu is playing in many diets. Easy-to-follow instructions, a simple format, and vivid photographs complete the package. Don't be surprised if it stirs up a few memories too.
--Carolyn Leitch
Book Description
After a century of relying on Kraft as the experts in the business of everyday cooking, many home cooks believe that Kraft has already “written the book” on good family food. In
New Classics, Kraft Kitchens has selected over 150 recipes that have stood the test of time. Most have been updated for today’s busy family cook, incorporating faster methods and the latest in convenience products.
In
New Classics, you’ll find true kitchen standards: easy starters, fast skillet entrees, hearty casseroles, delectable desserts and other sweets, and a section of much loved kids’ classics. Favourite dishes such as Everyday Easy Lasagna, Hot Artichoke Dip and Midnight Bliss Cake are guaranteed to satisfy with comforting and appealing flavours.
Many recipes follow Kraft’s popular Family Food Simple format, providing the cook with a choice of ingredient combinations so that a single recipe presents more than a few great options. It’s an inspired concept for any cook who has ever hoped to pull together something delicious from whatever is in the kitchen cupboards.
As Kraft marks its 100th anniversary, many of their most-requested recipes are already favourites in homes throughout North America.