I love this cookbook. I try a new recipe just about every other night, and so far I have found only one dud. It is fresh,has lots of taste, and delicious. I also love that the book is set up as meals, so she provides the main course recipe and also recipes for sides and dessert to go with the main course. There is a "make your own takeout" section, a "healthy eating" section, a "fancy meals" section, and a section of foods that kids will eat. There may be other sections too that I dont remember. The food is generally OK for you, but I modify a bit by using low sodium broth and skimp on some items she suggests to add to the dish. Also, I am on a budget, and ingredients required are very simple... nothing too fancy or exotic/expensive! The best cookbook I ever bought! ...but beware, it takes more than 30 minutes.
I had high expectations when I bought this book. Boy, was I wrong. I made only two meals and never used the book again. Its in my pile to donate. I firmly beleive that Rachael is the only one who likes her cooking. Id never buy another book of hers again.
We made several of these recipes and they are indeed wonderful. Warning!!! These meals always take more than 30 minutes. And no, we arent slothlike or lethargic. lt;br /gt;These meals also tend to dirty up lots of dishes. Maybe when Rachel calls them 30 minute meals, she is talking about the clean up time. Rachel on her show must have about 25 minions helping her. Buy the book and enjoy the food, forget the 30 minute claim. Rachel rules.
