If you can bring yourself to admit it, and if you are not a purist, or a masochist, this collection of recipes to ""swear by instead of at""- cheap, easy, quick, classic, and of ""misty"" origins, is for you. There are thirty everyday main dishes (which take into consideration the fussier palates of the young); leftovers (""when in doubt, throw it out""); vegetables; potluck suppers; company menus; the ladies' luncheon and the last minute dinner; canapes; desserts; children's parties; and some selected household hints which will come as a surprise to the most experienced homemaker.