I received this cookbook as a gift. It quickly became a #1 grab from the shelf!I find the recipes easy to follow, using items you usually have on hand. I like the 'wipe clean' hard cover and find the coiled binder a plus as the book will easily lay flat when opened.EVERY recipe I've tried has been absolutely delicious! I have my favorites of course such as the Fresh Tomato Pie on p46 (sounds odd but just try it!) which always brings rave reviews! (You can add some onion and/or asparagus to change it up ccasionally!) Grandma's Date-Nut Bread (p 74) is absolute perfection to say the least and after first trying the Golden Cheddar Biscuits on p 93, you'll remember to make a double batch the next time! You'll definitely want to bake the Angel Rolls on p81. They are exceptionally light and full of flavor and they'll make that company dinner all the more special!It's been my experience that you just can't go wrong with a Gooseberry Patch cookbook!