Betty Crocker’s Dinner for Two Cook Book (1958, First Edition, Handwritten Recipe)

This charming 1958 first edition Betty Crocker cookbook was made for sweethearts, newlyweds, or vintage kitchen lovers—and includes a handwritten family recipe!

Vintage Meals Made for Two—With a Personal Touch

This 1958 first edition of Betty Crocker’s Dinner for Two Cook Book isn’t just a nostalgic cookbook—it’s a heartfelt glimpse into mid-century home cooking. Published by Simon & Schuster and beautifully illustrated by Charles Harper, this cookbook was created for newlyweds, small households, or anyone looking to prepare wholesome meals for two.

But what makes this copy special? A handwritten family recipe—“Mother Adams’ Favorite Refrigerator Dough”—carefully penned inside by the original owner in Midland, Michigan. This charming note transforms the cookbook from collectible to heirloom.

📌 Quick Specs

• Title: Betty Crocker’s Dinner for Two Cook Book
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Illustrator: Charles Harper
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing
• Genre: Cookbook
• Publication Year: 1958
• Pages: 198
• Language: English
• Size: 8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Binding: Hardcover boards with a metal spiral spine

 Condition Notes

• Clean interior with expected signs of use
• Handwritten owner’s name and address on the front endpaper
• Unique handwritten recipe included on lined insert page
• Some wear to cover edges and spine (see photos), but fully intact

 Why You’ll Love It:

• A personal piece of cooking history—complete with a real family recipe
• Full of charming illustrations and vintage design
• Great gift for collectors of mid-century cookbooks or lovers of Betty Crocker history
• Perfect for cookbook clubs 

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