This is a lovely how-to reference for home cooks. Basic recipes like Aioli, Tzatziki, Corn Tortillas, and Applesauce are introduced with a descriptive paragraph that explains the process and various versions and uses for each recipe. I think that is so useful and interesting, and a good opportunity to add kitchen knowledge to you every home cook's skill set.

The directions are clear, and allow for the cook to use different utensils based on what they have on hand. In other words, you are not required to have specialty equipment for the recipes, standard kitchen tools can be used. Also, for some of the recipes with multiple processes, step-by-step photographs are provided to help you along.

In addition to the basics, the cookbook includes less common, delicious-sounding dishes like Ancho Pepper Soup, and Eggplant Parmesan Gratin with Fresh Tomatoes and Quinoa. The recipes that require more complicated techniques include spatchcocked roast chicken and holiday turkey.
Recipes are suggested to help you pull compatable dishes together for a full menu for different occasions or events.

This is not a vegetarian cookbook, and it features many meat dishes. There were also some great vegetarian dishes, and recipes that sounded so good that I wanted to make small adjustments so that they could be made vegetarian.

With the in-depth explanations and the thorough instructions for every recipe, this is a cookbook that will stand the test of time, and would be a valuable reference to a home cook. Recommended for all home cooks.

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