I like that this book had lots of color photos. I did not like that it's kind of the same thing as many other books, and that some recipes weren't really that imaginative or spectacular. I bought this because my sister-in-law wanted it. She isn't impressed, either. If you are new to cooking - you would probably find it a wonderful book.
I saw this in a book club, and I wanted to join the book club so bad so I could get this book. Instead, I waited - then one day I realized I could buy it on half.com for much less with no commitment. Boy am I glad that I did - and I didn't miss out on such a great book.