jmcquown > wrote:
> Floorman3 wrote:

>> hello all........well I find my self cooking alote more and was

Congratulations. Wish I were.

>> wonding if I could find or have someone help me see give me more
>> ideas for dinners.......oh just so everyone knows im new to cooking
>> ....so be kind

It's easier to think of ideas given your preferences, budget
and time constraints (and any special dietary requirements)

There's lots and lots of menu-centric books (some on the
news:misc.consumers.frugal-living FAQ) There's Pam
Anderson's How to Cook Without A Book discussing basic
recipes for further variations.



> I recommend the Betty Crocker Cookbook.
<snip good reasons>

>Many here will tout the Joy of Cooking (JOC)

A great book, maybe not for the utter beginner. I'd advise
people to look for the 1975 edition, not the 1990s revision.