Produced by the National Dairy Council in 1949 and printed in Chicago, this handy cookbook is relevant for today. Thus far, this is one of my favorites. It has basic recipes and teaches beginner cooks how to plan menus and what order to cook food.

Individual Recipes
Make It Easy
Smart Planning
Follow a Pattern
Plan Meals with Eye-Appeal
Contrast Texture-Temperature
Check for Variety
The Final Test
Use Equipment Wisely
Write It Down
Hot Chocolate
Caramel Crumb Coffee Cake
Nut Muffins
Bacon Waffles
Time Savers
Corn and Chicken Chowder
Potato and Carrot Chowder
Cheese Fondue
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Cheese and Apple Salad
Eggs and Green Beans Au Gratin
Honey Rice Pudding
Cottage Cheese Cup Cakes
Cake Crumb Custard
Butter Crunch Cake
Whole Meal Salad
Duchess Salad
Cottage Cheese Dressing
Special Lamb Loaf
Hashed Browned Potatoes
Smothered Chicken
Layered Tomato Salad
Chocolate Cake
Southern Spoon Bread
Ham and Egg Pie
Hot Fudge Short Cake
Cottage Cole Slaw
Prune Whip and Custard Sauce
Boston Cream Pie
Cream Filling
Custard Sauce
Delicate White Cake
Frozen Cheese and Pineapple Salad