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Betty Crocker's Cook Book for Boys and Girls
- Year
- 1957
- Era
- 20th century
- Origin
- USA · Americas
- Language
- English
- Category
- Children's
Betty Crocker's Cook Book for Boys and Girls, issued by General Mills in 1957, is a profusely illustrated introduction to cookery aimed at American children of the postwar era. Organized around simple recipes, party menus, and holiday treats, it embodies the mid-century domestic ideal promoted by the Betty Crocker brand and remains a touchstone of juvenile culinary publishing, shaping the kitchen memories of a generation of young readers.
Cooking from this book
Pigs in Blankets
Signature dishFew dishes capture the playful spirit of this mid-century classic quite like Pigs in Blankets, the cheerful little frankfurters wrapped in soft dough and baked until golden. Generations of American children met their first taste of cooking through this whimsical recipe, which became shorthand for the book's wider charm. Its appeal lay in the magic of transformation, turning humble pantry staples into something a young cook could proudly carry to the family table.
An editorial note on a dish associated with this book, written for The Coquinist. It is not a reproduction of the book's recipe.
