I used this pretty extensively my last year in college. Basic, solid, not too terribly difficult recipes. Standard Betty Crocker! ( )

I pretty much only need this for the Cheesecake recipe- which i could probably do out of my head by now- but its a classic reference. ( )

One of the classics that is good for every kitchen to have as a jumping off point. ( )

The classic cookbooks are that way for a reason. In the age of the cookbook for every tiny niche, it is nice to have a book that just includes all the unsaid basics like weight/time/temperature charts for cooking a roast. Or the basic principles of making gravy. ( )