I wasn't impressed with this cookbook. That surprises me since I usually trust and rely on Betty Crocker cookbooks. This one gave many tasty and appealing recipes. Only problem was that they were very unusual. Not your typical selection of ingredients and taste combinations. I was hoping for everyday things you want to cook and being able to use the crock pot for it such as: Beef Stew, Chicken Soup, Chowder, Chili, Roasted Chicken, Pot Roast, Pork Roast, Baked Beans, Pea Soup, American Chop Suey (ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce), various casseroles, etc. I have had the book for over a month and have not used one recipe and I don't plan on it.