A dependable and trusted cookbook; I had my first Good Housekeeping Step by Step Cookbook in 1982 and still use it all the time: this inspired my family and friends to also purchase the book. This newer edition is more modern in style - as you would expect - but still just as reliable. Smaller to handle, with lovely photos/illustrations and full of delicious recipes. Easy instructions/straightforward to follow, with lots of tips.
Over the years, I have gathered several cookery books and found that on following a recipe, there are mistakes in some of them - i.e., with the weight of ingredients, or something - which can really affect the outcome of your chosen recipe. However, I have never found a mistake in my Good Housekeeping ones and to me, that shows great attention to detail and professionalism. This gives me confidence when I am cooking something for the first time; I know that I can trust what is in my Good Housekeeping Step by Step Cookbooks; therefore: I highly recommend this book.