Although Betty Crocker was never a real person, her name and identity have become synonymous with helpfulness, trustworthiness and quality. This facsimile of the classic 1959 book Betty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining gives you a nostalgic snapshot of an earlier era, with 89 recipes that have stood the test of time, among them Vichyssoise, Parmesan Oven-Fried Chicken, Herb Batter Bread, Charlotte Russe, and Brownie Peppermint Pie. Whether you're planning brunch, a potluck supper, or a stag party, here are party tips, etiquette advice, and such practical guidance for happy gatherings as "Hospitality isn't a contest. It's sharing the best you have," plus more than 200 midcentury illustrations whose good-humored, campy appeal is undeniable.