When America needed a phrase to mean Its as good as it gets, its no surprise that the winner was Its like butter! There are many foods that aspire to be as rich, decadent, and versatile as butter is in the kitchen, but any chef worth his salt knows there is nothing like the real thing. Everything is unquestionably better when made with butter, and The Great Big Butter Cookbook celebrates butter in every form, from flavored spreads to baked goods, to sauces, to main courses. This comprehensive, no-holds-barred look on the worlds favorite ingredient is full of history, factoids, and helpful hints for getting the most out of butter. With more than 300 classic recipes.