This cook book has so many good recipes with excellent step-by-step directions
926708
This cook book has so many good recipes with excellent step-by-step directions.  I've already made several and they have turned out very well.
143220
I had discovered THE COOK'S BIBLE at our local library.  After using it for weeks to discover cooking tips and new recipes (all of which resulted in excellent dishes!), I decided that this was a book I needed to own.  A quick search at Amazon.com resulted in an order and I now have this cookbook in my kitchen.
The biscuit recipe and the pancake recipe are especially enjoyed!
783653
Impressive compilation with nearly every recipe having a sharply focused, colorful photo.  I like the way the book is sectioned but my 2 favorite features are: these recipes are made with generally readily-available ingredients with clear directions; and, there isn't a dependence on undiluted soups as a base.  Broth, when called for can be homemade or purchased.  The font size darkness of print make this an easily-read book.  Kudos to Readers Digest for this cookbook!  Would recommend this cookbook for novice and seasoned cooks.
2654718
I loved this book because it had step by step photos of the recipes, so I didn't feel overwhelmed by the long list of ingredients in some of the recipes.  It has quite a variety of recipes and I got rave reviews from my family on the recipes from the book I have tried so far!  Best of all, she also did a lot of the recipes on her TV show, and you can find them on Pinterest and add them to your board for quick reference or to share with friends!  A few of our favorites were the Chicken Parm Pasta Toss, Stuffed Shells (easy!) and the French Onion Pizza - great food for my son who was home from college for the summer!  I highly recommend this book for the experienced as well as the inexperienced cook!
3229715
I'm a veteran cook for a fussy family. This cookbook is loaded with recipes that are universally appealing. The fish and cakes/cookies sections are hands-down winners; every recipe I tried tasted good, if not great. This book is not loaded with fancy gourmet pictures, but with 4 new recipes every time you turn a page, you are getting a lot of bang for your buck.  The format is clear and easy-to-follow, ingredients are easily obtainable, and helpful substitutions and hints are scattered throughout the pages.
2941142
lots of great ideas, step by step planning, and cooking and feezing and serving advice.  this book has everything you need to be organized and cookgreat meals
2254913
I have a lot of cookbooks, but this is definitely my new favorite. It has so many delicious looking recipes (there are pictures for each meal) and every one I've made has been so good! My boyfriend told me that the "Flank Steak Rellenos" need to be a staple in our house. I've also made a tomato salad that in the book and wow-- so simple, but so much flavor! She has a lot of make ahead meals and slow cooker meals so this book really couldn't get much easier. Love it!

Some of the recipes have a few steps, but she also usually gives you short cuts if you don't want to take the time. I'm a pretty decent cook and the recipes have all been fairly simple that I've made so far. Some do require some prep work, but others are 30 minute meals. It just depends on what you're looking for but she has it all!
4893197
I love this cookbook!  I have prepared many of the recipes and everything has been exceptional.  Her instructions are PERFECT and if you follow them, you are sure to turn out some really special meals.
2957770
There are so many recipes in this book it is almost too hard to decide which recipe to try first.  My husband has made several of these recipes and has enjoyed every single one.  In fact I think I will make some fresh bread with dinner tomorrow night.
520629
I have several of Debra Murray's cookbooks and have only made a few of these recipes so far, but I can see that this will probably soon be my favorite!!  There are so many recipes, it is hard to decide which one to cook. I love that it cooks food so much faster than any other way, and it is super delicious too, using everyday ingredients. Plus there is only one pan to clean after your meal. I will be giving this for Christmas gifts this year!!
1962774
I received this as a gift for Christmas. An all around excellent cookbook! So far I've made quite a few from this cookbook including Cola Braised Pot Roast, Posole, Mojo Pork and Black Bean Stew, Beef and Barley Soup with Basil Pesto, Chicken Cavatappi, and Chorizo and Potato Quesadillas with Cilantro Crema. Everything has been delicious! The directions are very thorough and I appreciate that. This is definitely not diet food, but great family meals that may require a little preparation depending on the recipe. Most of them make leftovers that can be frozen, so the preparation is worth it. Thank you Emeril for writing a GREAT cookbook for us home cooks!
975427
As newlyweds, my wife and I have been trying to learn to cook good stuff for just the two of us for about a year. We've tried many recipes in this book, and have thoroughly enjoyed every single one. The double meals Cynthia offers up are really helpful for someone who plans their weekly meals in advance.

These recipes are not too difficult for the beginner, but they still add some advanced skills for those looking to step up their slow cooking skills.

I highly recommend this cookbook as a wedding gift, retirement gift, empty nester gift or a college graduation gift. When the recipient takes the time to put the recipes to good use - they'll thank you!
2733889
In flipping through this book, I found many methods and recipes that I had not thought of for years. The recipe for batter fried chicken using the fritter batter recipe was absolutely the best chicken I've had for a long time. I also like the ring bound method of putting this cookbook together. For any of the older group(I'm one of them) and also for the new cooks I would recomment this cookbook.
4973361
I am already cooking out of this delightful and tasty book.
1947590
I adore this cookbook which has fascinating stories about Iceland and the purveyors of food stuffs throughout the country. I made multiple recipes from this book for a Nordic supper party and everyone loved them. These are recipes for a very experienced cook with lots of time to invest in making the complex, multi-layered recipes that have many, many components in them. For a dinner party of 10, I need the help of 2 other people to assemble each dish because each plate had SO many things on it. Of all the recipes, the cover recipes was the most delicious. Be prepared to spend hours in the kitchen and considerable money to source the ingredients.
245802
I'm beyond impressed with the few recipes we've tried so far, a delicious turkey sausage recipe that was so spice-tastic and a verde pork recipe that made me frown when the crock pot was empty.  The only potential problem I see with this book is being able to maintain portion control when the recipes are just that good!  Seriously.  I didn't modify the ones I've tried at all and they both turned out marvelous, which is more than I can say for most cookbooks.  These were obviously well tested.  It's nice to know I can go by the book, finally recipes that will be consistently good.  I'm definitely going to look into getting more of her cookbooks.
1613865
I. Love. This. Cookbook. This is a great cookbook with delicious recipes and ideas for making the menu ahead of time. The author provides date night menus, but the recipes, whether together or picking and choosing, always work well. The ingredients are easy to find, and she provides options if it is a more unique ingredient (for example, endive was hard to find, but she suggested arugula as a backup--easy!). The only thing I would say is that some of the recipes might be hard to do after work on a weeknight--they might just take too long, even with prep beforehand--but I also like to eat early. My only other complaint: I wish the book had more menus!