In its roughly 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Preserves (Jams, Chutneys, Pickles, Jellies), starts with a brief introduction into the basics of preserving, including a glossary of ingredients and an explanation of the necessary equipment and utensils and all about setting, packing, sealing, packaging and labeling preserves. It then presents recipe suggestions for all major types of preserves, from jams and jellies to candied fruits. Special chapters are dedicated to marmalades, curds, butters, conserves, freezer jams, microwave preserves, pickles, chutneys, sauces and catsups, fruit in alcohol, liqueurs, syrups, flavored vinegars and mustards. The book closes with a short section on drying fruit. Classics such as candied apricots, blackcurrant jelly, black cherry jam, grape jelly, pickled dill cucumbers, dried apple rings, herb vinegar, mango chutney, spiced oranges, lemon curd, spiced prunes, rum pot, apple butter, cranberry sauce, strawberry jam and tomato sauce appear next to unique recipes such as dried apricot and pear jam, freezer nectarine jam, kiwifruit jam, lemon apples in wine, mushroom catsup, orange and apple jelly, peach and raspberry jam, pineapple harlequin, plum and cherry brandy jam and grape chutney.

From apple ginger chutney to walnut catsup, this collection of recipes is a great introduction to the endless possibilities of making preserves - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: this series' installments on chocolates and petits fours, ice creams and sorbets, cookies, and afternoon tea.

This book is full of easy to follow recipies that taste wonderful and look beautiful. Basic, easy to understand instructions on canning, labeling and gift wrapping are included on the first few pages. Most of the recipies are for slightly different than your adverage preserves (You won't be finding the Pineapple-Orange marmalade on your supermarket shelves!). Recipies for pickles, syrups, mustards and liquors are included along with jams, jellies, marmalades and other preserves.

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In its roughly 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Crepes and Omelets, starts with a brief introduction of basic crepe techniques and recipes and the necessary equipment. A similar introduction is provided at the beginning of the section dealing with omelets. Following the two introductions are recipes for crepe and omelet toppings and fillings ranging from savory to sweet. Special chapters at the end of the book are dedicated to baked and microwaved omelets and omelets from around the world. Classics such as banana nut waffles, bacon and mushroom omelet, blini, butterscotch topping, chocolate sauce, crepes suzette, cherry and almond crepes, cheese omelet, ham, cheese and mushroom topping, Italian country frittata, potato pancakes, raspberry sauce topping, strawberry rum waffles and Viennese crepes appear next to unique recipes such as apricot meringue crepes, chestnut crepes, fresh lemon topping, honey orange topping, Jamaican banana topping, shrimp and mushroom omelet, smoked fish and egg crepes, and smoked salmon and lemon topping.

From apple and raisin topping to whole wheat crepes, this collection of recipes is a great introduction to the endless possibilities of filling or topping batter with meat, cheese, fruits and other ingredients - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: This series' installments on fondues, and on French provincial cooking.

I have made several of these and they have been delicious. Also this book has great photos and interesting variations.