Pros: Clean layout; simple recipes; LOTS of recipes; fantastic flavors; authentic tastes
Cons: Not exactly written for a modern American kitchen and cook; some confusions
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Pros: Easy, good recipes
Cons: A few difficult-to-find ingredients; somewhat bland
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Pros: Lots and lots of amazing recipes!
Cons: You’ll occasionally need odd ingredients (substitutions are usually provided, though)
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: 4-serving recipes; low-fat food; better than many other versions of these recipes I’ve tried
Cons: 4-serving recipes
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: Luscious food, clear directions, interesting stories
Cons: Occasional ingredients need to be special-ordered (but only rarely)
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: Flavor, flavor, and flavor
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: Perfectly-balanced flavors!
Cons: Waaaay too much butter
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Pros: Some absolutely fabulous flavors; good recipes; not too many hard-to-find ingredients
Cons: Some recipes don’t come out as well as others; some experience required
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Pros: Some great recipes; well-organized
Cons: Some audience issues; lack of consistent quality
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Pros: Simple, delicious, well-balanced flavors; interesting history and culture
Cons: Some moderately hard-to-find ingredients
Rating: 5 out of 5

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