Abstract: Thirty-one days' worth of menus and recipes that use USDA commodities are presented in this cookbook from the Western Region of USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. Menus and recipes use commonly available ingredients and were home tested for acceptability. Recipe cooking time is minimized by preparing foods in quantity and using "planned overs" for additional meals. Though recipes were developed for normal diets, fat, salt, and sugar were modified to the extent possible without affecting taste or overall aceptability. Recipe categories include soups and sandwiches, salads, sauces and dressings, vegetables, main dishes, breads, desserts, and breakfast recipes. A list of commonly used USDA commodities and a recipe index are included.