Great learners cookbook!
341436
I had never read through a cookbook before I got Crazy Plates because I had never found them that interesting. These cookbooks were so fun to read that I made it all the way through CP and was really pleased to add Eat, Shrink & Be Merry to my shelf as well. I decided to practice cooking by just using the recipes out of these two books and ended up doing so for about a year without getting tired of them. Though not every single recipe is my favorite, I have developed a long list of tasty, great favorites that my family loves and that are often a special treat for company (some of my favorite company recipes - Melancauli Baby, Feast from the East, Turk de Soleil hamburgers, Lick Your Chops, Indian Appleous 500, Tuskinny Chicken, and The Chicken Coup.  When my son was 2 he used to run to sit by my side to look at the pictures while I was picking out recipes. He laughed all the way through. It's a really nice cookbook if you would like to give something with a little more interesting recipes in it to someone who is learning how to cook, as there is a good variety of things they can choose from and not get tired of a bunch of American/Italian/Spanish/etc type of meals, though I would include CP as well as it is a little better for a beginner (but not a children's book as one review suggested!). Definitely recommend it as a gift and for your own kitchen!
4953874
What a wonderful cook book! I am not much of a cook but my 8 year old daughter loves cooking and I want to support that, so I was looking for something that could be like a guide or a textbook for us to use. This book fits the bill. It starts by teaching the names of all the cooking tools, then moves on to safety and measurement. There are reminders of all of the basics and little pro cooking tips throughout the book, and the recipes are simple and solid basics that every beginning cook should know how to make.

This book is simple, fun, and appealing to children. It is an easy guide for adults trying to teach their children the basics of cooking. My 8 year old and I both recommend it!
3012759
This is a great cookbook!  The recipes are easy, and delicious!  I am not a gourmet cook.  What I am is a working Mom who wants recipes without exotic ingredients, that my 10 year old will eat, and that won't use my entire allotment of points for the day! This book provides those recipes for me.  I have used this one over and over while my other WW cookbooks sit on my shelf.
1864401
Love this cookbook! It has a great variety of recipes and are easy to follow. My goodness people, you rate it low for lack of pictures? You don't follow a recipe by reading pictures *eye roll*. We have tried many of them and they have been great, so glad I bought this!
797392
Love the recipes in this cookbook!  The directions are easy to follow, and I particularly like the spice level - no bland dishes made so far.  I also like that the serving size is built in :)
595715
I absolutely love this cookbook. It is VERY frequently used. It uses easy-to-find ingredients, easy-to-follow instructions, and the recipes are DELICIOUS! I've almost worn through it, and I've had it less than a year. I really like the index (for when I have a random ingredient I need to use) and the "Quick Meals" section (great for summer get-togethers when I need ideas for a few courses). BUY THIS BOOK! You won't regret it! I'm buying her other ones now!
4031738
A great compact Taiwanese cook book to give to any student or anyone who's living abroad to have a little taste of Taiwanese food when home sick! Very simple to follow steps and very yummy results! Highly recommend it, especially for those that are new to cooking!!
410143
I love cookbooks and this one has some great recipes! Its easy to follow through  you choose the meal and the cookbook has something to cook for that meal. It was a good investment. So far, everything we've cooked from it has been worth repeating.
3114707
This book is great, especially for a novice cook.  The recipes are clearly labeled:  low fat, easy, 30-minute, make-ahead, etc.  There's a section called "cook once eat twice" for making a new recipe from the leftovers of another dish.  They also have "investment cooking" where you spend 3-4 hours in the kitchen and you've prepared 6-8 completely separate meals to freeze for later.  I always hated to cook, but I've been using this book for 3 weeks now and cooking almost every night.  It's fun!
4463171
I am excited to start using my cookbook. The recipes look good and not too difficult. I bought 3 from my local store as gifts for friends and then ordered one on Amazon for myself after checking out theirs!
3125071
The recipes are easy to follow and I get to learn fun facts about Ghana...I also love the helpful hints after each recipe as it gives suggestions on each recipe.  Even though I will still be visiting my favorite Ghanaian restaurant in DC, I can now cook authentic Ghanaian dishes in my kitchen! Great pics too - allows me to see how the food will turn out.  This cookbook is a great buy!
3319679
I recently entertained a group of friends and pulled a couple of recipes from this book.  The chilled Cucumber Soup with Shrimp was the perfect first course, and the Chicken Baked in Spiced Yogurt practically drew applause!  I also really appreciate the "serve with" suggestions and all the nutritional information that the book contains. This is a wonderful cookbook.
1304123
I purchased this cookbook for my 21 year old son for a Christmas gift.  He likes to cook, but needs some guidance!  He has tried several of the recipes and said they are all great.  He also likes it because many of the recipes have ingredients that he has on hand.  I plan to order one for myself now!
3424984
The recipes are spot on! I highly recommend this cookbook and am so glad I bought it! I got the Kindle version and i'm seriously considering by the hard copy too!
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!
1611152
I like the simplicity of the recipes and that everything is SO good!  The step by step photos are a plus for new cooks.  I also like the fact that most of the ingredients are already in my pantry or freezer!  Looking forward to getting one of Ree's other cook books.
4197344
This is a great cookbook with easy meals! All of the recipes I have tried have been delicious and fit into our gluten free/paleo lifestyle. Several recipes have already become go-to recipes for us and I look forward to trying the rest of them soon. I appreciate the way she incorporates other recipes that use leftover ingredients from previous meals so things don't go to waste. I'm not a big cookbook person with all the resources available online but this one is worth the purchase!