I would have given it only 1 STAR, but I did like the BBQ sauce recipie. Other than that, not impressed with the rest.I made several dishes before I could judge, and really I don't mind all the "Prep work" involved, but with all that effort, one would think you'd get a better final product. Most looked like slop and the flavors were not as good as some other cookbooks I have already. This author seems to Love her peppercorns and onions (I don't mind them either, but jeez- it's like EVERY recipie).I will be selling this book at my next yard sale since I made my notes on the pages & can't return it.BUMMER waste of $$