Why Fannie Farmer Is the Best Cookbook for Weeknight Bakers — Cookbooks

Last year I wrote about my mom's favorite resource for finding simple, easy-to-follow recipes: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook. After going through her well-worn copy for the umpteenth time, I started thinking about how perfect so many of the recipes are for easy, weeknight baking. Whether you need a quick dessert for unexpected guests, or just want to satisfy 7 p.m craving, many of Fannie's old-fashioned recipes have just a handful of ingredients and are a blank canvas open to your customization. Here are some of her most underrated, unexpected recipes — perfect for busy weeknights.

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