This book teaches general cooking skills, not only French cuisine. Very easy to read, and instructions are easy to follow. Practical, educational, and entertaining.

A very practical book for a home cook. No fancy ingredients. Good for everyday and entertaining. 800+ recipes in sections by regions, step-by-step easy directions. Part devoted to baking.

Excellent book for a home cook. All recipes very practical. The book is full of ancedotes and gives a feeling of the county and lifestyle. Excellent info on beers and how to cook with beer.

Excellent instructions. The food very versatile. Many recipes are good for healthy eating.

Traditional Southern cuisine but nothing too rich. Very good instructions. For history of food in the South, read Sarah Belk, for traditional recipes - Fowler.

Invaluable and unique book. Besides offering fantastic recipes with precise step-by-step instructions, half of the thick book is devoted to desription of ingredients used in baking. Contains an ingredient substitutions chart and a chart of flavor pairing.

Invaluable for home cooks, especially for busy moms. Plenty of simple, easy on your time recipes. No expensive ingredients. Don't have to buy truffles or caviar, can use leftovers. Some recipes fancy.

Restaurant desserts made easy for a home cook. Simplification does not compromise the taste, flavor, texture, and presentation. Good instructions, affordable ingredients. Excellent photography.

If you wish to make really fancy cakes, get this book. Excellent instructions, many helpful drawings of techniques. Many photograph of finished products. Good for professionals too.

Great underestimated book. Very comprehensive, helpful in your kitchen, and enjoyable to read.