This is one of my favorite cookbooks, which I've used for about 20 years. In fact, I used it so much that it was falling apart so I ordered a new one for myself, and then one for a friend as a gift.What I like so much: It's arranged as complete meals, usually 2-3 recipes per meal. Then there are directions for what order to do things in, so everything gets done at about the same time. Mostly very healthy recipes, with calorie counts. And in addition to all that, every meal either takes less than 30 minutes, or you can make it ahead and freeze it.Marian Burros rocks!