Vintage Betty Crocker Family Dinners in a Hurry (1970)

Up for auction is a beautiful copy of Betty Crocker’s Family Dinners in a Hurry. Published in 1970, this book was designed to help the “modern” family get a wholesome meal on the table in 45 minutes or less. It is a fantastic resource for fans of retro cooking, vintage food styling, and quick, dependable family favorites.

Book Highlights:

• Era-Specific Recipes: Includes classic 70s dishes like savory casseroles, skillet suppers, and creative “short-cut” desserts.

• Meal Planning: Features complete menu ideas that coordinate main dishes with sides and desserts for maximum efficiency.

• Retro Visuals: Lavishly illustrated with the vibrant, full-color food photography that made Betty Crocker books famous.

• Special Sections: Includes “Quick-as-a-Wink” appetizers and tips for using then-modern kitchen appliances to save time.

Key Features:

• Format: Hardcover with a wipe-clean, glossy pictorial surface.

• Layout: Categorized by main ingredient (Meats, Poultry, Seafood) and preparation style (Top-of-the-Range, Oven Dinners).

• Authenticity: This is a genuine 1970 edition, perfect for cookbook collectors or kitchen decor.

Condition:

• Overall: Very good vintage condition.

• Cover: Bright and colorful with minimal shelf wear at the corners and spine.

• Pages: Clean and crisp with a slight natural age-toning. No writing, highlighting, or significant kitchen stains noted.

• Binding: Tight and secure; the book opens easily and stays flat.

Description:

Betty Crocker’s Family Dinners in a Hurry – “Home-tested Menus That Make the Most of Minutes” published by Golden Press, New York in 1970 (First Printing). Classic vintage cookbook designed for busy women and families who need home-cooked dinner solutions. Features complete menu plans with 30-minute meals including preparation times for every dish. Includes delicious family-style recipes showcasing beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and tested timetables to produce perfect dinners efficiently. From a time when at least one person in every household cooked daily. Authentic 1970s photography and styling. Copyright by General Mills, Inc. Good condition vintage hardcover.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 78-112874

Price Range: $10 – $18

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