Simply Hot Pots

The food look really delicious and beautifully presented. They look really healthy too. I might just dig that old crock pot out of the back of the cupboard and dust it off. All the reciepts look easy to follow and the ingredients are all known to me and readily available. No stone milled organic sumartran flax seeds. Just fresh meat and vegatables. yummy!

I love hot pots and love Japanese food more. This is one of the easiest recipe books I have ever read and understood the method of preparing and making hot pots of all kinds. Thank you for taking the time to put this book together. It is going to be a hit.

Beautiful photography and delicious recipes that will be a family favorite are just the beginning of this cookbook. Well organized and thought out, home chefs will not be left in the cold looking for ingredients. Amy explains the back ground and flavors of all the broths and sauces and what foods they pair well with, giving the reader a base to create their own dishes from. The dishes are described with care and attention to detail but leave open the ability to play with the combinations to your own taste and location. Substitutions are explained with each recipe that includes a difficult to find ingredient. No matter if your town does not have an Asian market you can make any dish in this book. Such a wonderful chef, Amy Kimoto-Kahn has brought Asian home cooking to the American masses and continues to dazzle us. I can not wait to make my own hot-pot. Thank you for creating such a lovely book.

Simply Hot Pots breaks down these Japanese dishes in an easy to understand way. Amy Kimoto-Kahn walks you through the equipment and proper presentation. She then breaks down the recopies into section such as broths which is the first layer in a Hot Pot. As I Have a sweet tooth, my favorite section was the desserts and the yummy pictures.

The author delivered an exceptional presentation of traditional, Japanese, hot-pot cooking. Its well-organized  pages were filled with colorful illustrations, many that carried a personal touch. Not to miss a beat, Amy clearly displayed  ingredients, recommended cooking strategies and completed meals. The simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions made for a complete cookbook that would be an asset in any kitchen.

The appeal of one-pot cooking is in its simplicity, variety and, especially, the ease of clean-up. For a pleasant change, there's never a smell of burning oil or burnt food permeating the kitchen. Undercooked or overcooked meals become a thing of the past. If you're a huge fan of one-pot meals, such as I am, then this is the book for you.

I extend my thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Race Point Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I found this book a fascinating read with lots of beautiful pictures of food that look amazing. Even the vegetarian recipes look tasty as often I find these quite disappointing. I’m quite excited to try some of these delicious dishes out. Also the deserts at the back of the book look amazing.

Although I'd heard of hot pots before picking up this cookbook, I honestly had little idea what they actually were.  Which, is a good part of why this book attracted my attention.  That and I love to cook - and eat - different kinds of food.  Besides, get a load of that cover.  Doesn't it make you hungry just looking at it?

So, what is a hot pot exactly?  It's a healthy, affordable meal that is also quick and easy to prepare.  Starting with a steaming hot broth, you build upon it by adding proteins, vegetables, rice or noodles, sauce, and garnishes.  A good-for-you dinner that will fill your belly and not break the bank at the same time.  

Simply Hot Pots covers all the bases giving you recipes for twelve different broths, a handful of sauces, and hot pots to fit every taste, diet, and need.  There are plenty of meat-based, seafood-based, and vegetarian recipes to choose from as well as a special section for spicy hot pots in case that's your jam.  Truth be told, I love spicy stir fries, so I'm definitely all in with these spicy hot pots.  

This is an exceptionally comprehensive cookbook.  You're not only given a ton of recipes (including desserts!) and instructions on how to build the perfect hot pot, but you're also blessed with a ton of additional information as well.  There's a list of traditional equipment as well as substitutions that you probably already have lurking in your cupboards.  You get a glossary of ingredients plus more common replacements in case you're unable to locate some of the more unique ingredients.  In addtion, the photos of the food - and the author's family - are beautifully done, making you want to pull up a chair and grab your chopsticks.

This book has the most delicious looking food! I’m so glad there is a glossary at the back because I don’t know what some of these ingredients. Can’t wait to start making some of these dishes for my family! Big thank you to NetGalley for the free download and to the author and publisher of this wonderful book!

This is an excellent recipe book that im looking forward to adding to my collection and using. It takes you through the basics; from equipment to broths before showing a number of different meats and vegtable recipes.
Each recipe gives a skill level, prep and cook time along with home many it feeds.

Well-written and very well produced but there is a 'degree of commitment required.

You see each hot pot dish has as its base one of 12 homemade broths, some of which have a prerequisite homemade stock or require dashi. For pork dishes, the pork bone broth calls for a quantity of pigs trotters bashed with a mallet to release their marrow, and a commercial sized 29l pressure cooker. To be fair, the author does suggest making in 2 batches in a smaller cooker, though the largest domestic pressure cooker is an 8l.

Unsurprisingly, most dishes require Japanese ingredients, though the author proposes substitutes for the hard to obtain, e.g. watercress for chrysanthemum leaves.

I experimented by making the slow cooked beef brisket tomato nabe. This required a vegetable stock which went towards a tomato broth. Both were simple to make but required a bit of time and effort. The result was worth it, absolutely delicious with a depth of flavour. (I halved the quantities of all but the meat and had enough for 6 with lots of leftover broth and vegetables).

So, I feel that the quality of writing and production, and the results, merit 5 stars but I must also highlight the commitment required to produce a high quality result. It almost calls for a lifestyle choice, making up and freezing batches of broth. Once done, making up the recipes is indeed a simple one pot affair.

An excellent introduction with recipes for this Japanese cooking method. I especially liked the introduction which gave the basics of this cooking methods, I just wish that section had been more detailed.

Lots of delicious recipes.

3 1/2 stars

Amy Kimoto-Kahn’s Simply Hot Pots is a beautifully photographed cookbook that describes the Japanese style of cooking known as nabemono, which is essentially cooking with a base and adding a variety of ingredients to a simmering hot pot at your table. This looks like a great communal feast or a fun get-together opportunity.

Kimoto-Kahn provides a background, telling the story of her parents and her mother’s group, The Dames who were known for their elaborate dinner parties, and this is the way she learned to cook.

The recipes try to incorporate many styles of Asian cooking from Mongolia to Thai and obviously Japanese. I love the sound of the Thai curry and the Mongolia hot pot, which is spicy and includes cardamom (yum), star anise, and ginger. Despite the fact that the author says no other broth than chicken bone should be used, this might be one I would love to play with to make vegetarian.

My excitement for Simply Hot Pots waned when I saw that vegetarians and vegans aren’t really considered. Of the five vegetable recipes, several include a broth that is not vegetarian, and Kimoto-Kahn doesn’t really provide any substitution suggestions, which I find so very helpful in other cookbooks because the chef knows what flavor they are going for.

With that said, the recipes are simple, the ingredients enticing, and I think this style of cooking would be such fun as well as tasty.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was received as an ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Race Point Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

We are always on the lookout for new and exciting cookbooks and Asian food usually some people are scared to make because of the complex flavors and techniques. Simply Hot Pots fixes that problem with simple one pot meals that not only taste great but will leave your house smelling great too. I always look to see if the recipes are easy to follow and that the ingredients are easy to find and accessible and this book definitely had that requirement. I can not wait to try some of the pot bowls including the dashi and pork belly pot.

We will consider adding this cookbook to our collection in Non-Fiction at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

Simply Hot Pots, the new offering from Amy Kimoto-Kahn, author of Simply Ramen, is a cookbook for anyone who wants to implement an easy, delicious set of staple meals into their family diet.
Kimoto-Kahn presents her relationship with the food she makes as something that naturally flows from her upbringing and her family background. In her introduction, she explains how her association with her mother's tight-knit group of Japanese-American women, The Dames, gave her an introduction to dinner parties and the deep social roots of eating food together. She lays out recipes in the book that are connected to her society and her heritage--family recipes, recipes from friends, and recipes inspired by those she loves (she mentions that her Beef Brisket disk is inspired by her Jewish mother-in-law.)
The author walks us through each step of hot pot cooking, or nabemono, a traditional Asian style of cooking which she describes as not only a complete meal in a single dish, but it is also delicious, affordable, and simple to make comfort food. She begins with helping you choose a donabe (clay pot) and telling you tips on how to cure it, or choosing an alternative to an earthenware pot altogether. She then has a helpful list of all the equipment she uses, and that you may need, for a successful hot pot dinner.
Recipes you will find in this book are often accompanied by beautiful photos which, at least in my case, were enough to make me want to start making hot pot meals tonight. There are many different types of broths and sauces you can make, most which include some animal products, but some which are vegetarian or vegan. I imagine that some of the others could be tweaked to make them vegetarian-friendly as well. There are sections for each type of protein you could want, whether pork, beef, poultry, or seafood, and--once again--a spattering of vegetarian options. Despite the name of the book, there's a little more than "simply" hot pots here, too--there are several side dishes and a few desserts (the photos for which made my mouth water!)
I am very much looking forward to nabemono in my own home after reading Simply Hot Pots!

Author Amy Kimoto-Kahn writes Hot Pot cooking is comfort food and she is right. When the weather is downright chilly there is nothing better than a Hot Pot meal. Her cookbook features a variety of Hot Pot recipes that will warm you up on a cold day. She also writes about how to purchase, cure and care for the traditional Donate pot which is the traditional pot used for Hot Pot cooking. At the end of her book you will find a Hot Pot Glossary which gives ingredient information.

Some of the recipes you will find include:

Basic Dashi
Chicken Stock
Basic Shabu-Shabu Broth
Thai Coconut Curry Broth
Ponzu Sauce
Pork Goma Miso Nabe
Chicken Sukiyaki
Kobe Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki
Seafood Medley Shabu-Shabu
Salmon Hot Pot
Crab Legs with Spicy Tonkotsu Nabe
Green Vegetable Nabe
Magic Mushroom Hot Pot
Vegetarian Rice Congee Hot Pot
Mongolian Lamb Hot Pot
Chicken Delicious
Simple Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing
Mom's Pork Wontons
Korean Scallion Pancakes
Yuzu Citrus Sorbet
Chocolate Coconut Mochi Cake

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

Hot Pots is a very appealing book. I routinely buy cookbooks more for inspiration and to salivate over than to actually cook from, but I’m definitely going to be cooking from this one.
The hot pots themselves are very appetising, but there’s more - the side dishes are different and appealing, and the puddings drool-inducing.
In all, I didn’t expect to be quite so taken with this book, as I had no idea what to expect, but I think this is going to become a kitchen favourite.

An innovative and authentic cookbook that takes you from broth to hot pot meals with diverse flavors and a thorough training in how to replicate these recipes in real life. I am inspired to take my soup loving life to new levels with this slurp happy guide.

I'm a huge fan of Asian foods and was excited to see this book coming out. I was especially excited to see a section in the book of vegetable hot pot recipes since I choose not to consume animal products.

A note to vegetarians and vegans, most of the recipes included here do include pork, chicken/duck, beef and/or seafood, though these are in specified chapters aside from the section with the broths and sauces. I did find a good number of broth and sauce recipes that did not call for animal products, though some recipes in the vegetable hot pot section call for broths that do contain animal products. This is something to watch for. I do think some substitutions could be made in some of these recipes to eliminate the animal products, though it would obviously impact flavors.

In addition to the various hot pot recipes, there are also sections for side dishes and desserts. The photography throughout is done well, making the food enticing. Though this book isn't a perfect fit for me, I'm so glad I got a chance to review it and I do have a few recipes I'll be trying out soon.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Race Point Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a beautifully compiled cookery book. It was a pleasure to read and imagine the taste of the various recipes. I will definitely be trying a few of the broths and I like the idea of trying to cook with tofu which is something I have never done. I am looking forward to reading the authors blog and previous cookery books.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

More than 30 years ago, I remember my husband and I being invited to a Japanese friend house for dinner, I still recall sitting at a very low table and being presented with a (beef) sukiyaki, with bowls, pot and ingredients to make our own meal at the table. I have never forgotten that meal - amongst friend sharing and eating, it was fresh, tasty and just fabulous.
It was a meal I have never had before and try as I may, I could never replicate it. Simple hot-pots bring Japanese cooking into the home and make it possible for people to make and understand the process of making these wonderful meals. It speaks of utensils, ingredients and skill required to make lovely meals in any home. The recipes are easy to follow, with great photos - all with time and skill required. Really love this book

Gorgeous pictures that make me want to start cooking right now! Delicious recipes! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this cookbook that shows how to easily put these Japanese and other Asian one-pot meals together. Some of the ingredients I would need to go to an Asian specialty store but most are easily accessible.

A lovely lovely cookbook from the authors introduction sharing her families history her mother group of friends called the Dames who loved to cook together .The recipes the introduction to the idea of hot pot cooking cooking at the family table,The pictures are lovely both family and food I will be using this cookbook again and again and gifting to friends & family,#netgalley #simplyhotpots #quartopublishers,

I have been interested in hot pot cooking for a while now, but never quite knew where to start. This cookbook is super informative and detailed, and I feel much more educated and confident trying the cooking technique now. I also really liked the photos. Thank you for the preview!

I actually have an electric hot pot I've been too nervous to use until now! This book really tells you all you need to know to make delish hot pots at home. Everything from broth to mix ins and sauces and dips. A complete guide.

I am a professional level cook but let me say right up front that this title simply is accurate in 2 ways. First I believe beginner's to professionals can cook these dishes and 2nd it is just a whole variety of hot pot meals. The recipes and techniques are well thought out and simple top follow. If you want to improve your repertoire and learn different cuisines please give this book a try. as it is well worth your while.

I absolutely adore Asian cooking and hot pots are one of my favorites. My first introduction to Shabu Shabu started it all. I’m thrilled to have stumbled upon this cookbook and am now building my own hot pots for quick and easy meals. I keep the produce, broth, and meats in the house and now have some simple and easy meals I can pull together quickly. I travel often for business and these are easily replicated in a small hotel room with a small stove, so I am going to become the queen of hot pots in my family.

For when I’m up to cooking there are a lot of great recipes in here that will expand my broths, ingredient, sides and desserts. I AM EXCITED to try more of these recipes out!

I know what my nephew and his wife are getting for Christmas this year…it will add to their love of traveling and cooking meals from around the world. How fun will this be for them to make for friends and entertain as they start their newly married life together.

A fun family meal that brings everyone together. The possibilities are endless.

Very good book especially if love cooking Asian/Oriental dishes. There are meals for everything and they are quite filling as well.

The book comes with an explanation about hot pots and the equipment used in this type of recipes such as the different pots like electronic, cast iron, split hot pots, rice cookers, pressure cookers, etc. The pictures help explain the book’s descriptions and they are also beautiful. The book offers recipes on broths and sauces, pork, chicken, beef, seafood, spicy meals, vegetables, side dishes, and my favorite desserts. It has a very needed (at least in my case) hot pot glossary and an index. The book is only 176 pages, but they are full of information. This could be a great gift and a nice addition to our kitchen’s library for those of us who are interested in trying out something new. I received a free copy via NetGalley.

I lived in Malaysia for many years and was introduced to hot pots by a Chinese friend. I loved the simplicity of a flavoursome broth and the array of ingredients that could be cooked in it, leading up to the final addition of noodles in what had become a complex tasting, delicious broth. So I was intrigued to learn about Japanese hot pot tradition.

A complete course in Japanese Nabemono and other Asian One-Pot Meals starts with an explanation of hot pots, then goes on to describe equipment, ingredients and how to set up and serve a hot pot meal.

The recipes start with “base” recipes – the broths and sauces, then follows with a range of one-pot meals including pork, seafood etc as well as spicy and specialty hotpots. In many cases the list of ingredients is long, and I sometimes felt that the range of items could have been simpler; too many do not always benefit the ultimate flavor of the final stock to be savoured at the end of the meal (which for me is always the best part!)

I was interested to find recipes that were not for the traditional Chinese hot pot I have made - I really liked the look of the Tori Kamo Nabe (chicken and duck nabe) which is prepared then simply served in the pot. Another idea that appealed was the notion of serving a split broth – where guests can choose between a spicy or natural broth. Great idea for a big group!

I tried the Salmon Hot Pot and it was delicious – I liked the acknowledgement that some ingredients (such as the salmon in this case) are best cooked separately initially then added to the one pot meal. I also made the Meat Lover’s Macanese hotpot which was a real hit with my meat loving family!

The recipes then include a section on side dishes. There is an interesting selection here and they would be great either served as entrees, or as side dishes to offer texture variation to the soft stewed hotpot. I tried the wontons, which were excellent, but the sweet and sour sauce was a disappointment as it was too sweet.

I skimmed through the final chapter on desserts. It seemed somehow out of place in a book that was focusing on hot pots.

At the end of the book there is a very good hot pot glossary– which includes useful suggestions for substitutes.

A move had limited my access to my favorite hot pot restaurant so I had been looking for recipes or even guidance on how to create my own at home. This book contains everything a cook needs to make their own plus many ideas that will keep your menu varied and exciting. The process is easy, the food tasty and good for you. Spend an afternoon reading and reviewing this cookbook for a lifetime's worth of cooking variety. Love it!

I love making Asian food and this cookbook is one of my favorites so far. Hot pots weren't' something that I made before, or if I did, I didn't realize what they were called. Now, after reading this book and drooling over the recipes, I feel like I will be making more hot pot dishes and those inspired by and included in this cookbook. One of my favorite parts about cookbooks are the illustrations and photography and this cookbook does not disappoint; the photography is gorgeous! I just appreciated this cookbooks' level of description and dedication to the reader to help them learn to cook hot pots, but also feel confident about incorporating Asian cuisine into ther diets and repertoire. I loved this one so much and can't wait to buy a hard copy for my kitchen!

I think this was a very interesting cook book. I really liked learning more about hot pot but I think it wasn't very American household friendly. I would of liked to have options available to some of the cooking supplies of you don't have the ones listed. I think I could manage a couple recipes but I think for the most part most of them are out of my league. I'm not that adept at cooking. Overall, I think the cook book was very informative and had great pictures. I think it's also easy to follow the instructions if you have all the supplies neeeded.

The best part of reviewing new cookbooks is selecting and then preparing a selection of the recipes. Along with a good read, that usually makes for several good meals as well!

I was excited to read “Simply Hot Pots.” My memory of sukiyaki was formed by my mother’s mid-70’s rendition, (possibly from a Sunset Magazine of the era?) It was delicious, and a regular in the meal rotation. Those memories made Chicken Sukiyaki a must-try on my recipe list, and the recommended sesame-miso sauce side was an obvious #2. Korean Scallion Pancakes and Korean Short Ribs with Spicy Kimchi Nabe both sounded delicious, and a good way to use the jar of kimchi that was in my fridge.

All of the recipes were big hits, and surprisingly uncomplicated. Prep and cook times were accurate. I’m lucky to live in a region with good access to Asian stores, so none of the required ingredients provided a particular challenge. ()In fact I was surprised to discover miso in my regular grocery store refrigerated section.) The only change I will make to the recipes is to cut back on the sugar. The sauces were a tad too sweet for my taste, although that may be perfectly authentic.

The recipes in this book are great ways to include vegetable-dense meals into the dinner routine, without a high cost in preparation time.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received an ARC of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cool cook book. I love hot pots, well eating at a restaurant or at a friends house. It’s always been a social thing and this book really emphasizes that.
The pictures and recipes are original and look delicious. I enjoyed how everything in the recipe was broken down and easy to understand. Alternatives were always given so there’s defibitdly something for everyone.
I also thought it was heartfelt and touching when I read the introduction about the authors family and how her family really started developing their cooking.
This would be a great and original addition to anyone who enjoys hot pots and wants to change it up a bit.

Authentic and unique cookbook. I loved the recipes, the thoughtful explanations and detailed instructions found for each meal. Some of the recipes seem more difficult than others and required equipment that is no common in most American kitchens.

A lovely book, well-written and accessible with photography that suits the uncomplicated, homey nature of the dishes. The author is both straightforward and friendly, and you never feel overwhelmed by her ingredients or instruction. I appreciated that she was upfront about which recipes/ingredients might be out of the realm of possibility for those of us who generally don't or can't spend hours in the kitchen.

It's been over 10 years since I lived in Japan as an international exchange student. Experiencing nabe (because it IS an experience) was memorable, and I was very excited to check this cookbook out.

Some things I enjoyed:
-The photos are beautiful and inspirational. I definitely want to make a hotpot meal when I see these photos.
- There is quite a bit of variety and customization with the recipes, as is expected with this meal type.
-It feels authentic.

Did you know you could do hot pot cooking in a rice cooker or pressure cooker? It had never occurred to me and I will definitely be trying this out.

The recipes often call for pricey, and sometimes difficult to find ingredients.
I recommend this book for people who are starting out on their hot pot journey. The introduction lists equipment needed and many common ingredients. It's an easy read and the table of contents organizes the recipes by protein type such as protein, pork, beef, and seafood. Vegetarian and specialty broth is also listed.

Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing group for an ARC copy of this cookbook for an honest review.

What a different cookery book. This is about bringing the stove or cook pot to the table and letting the individual cook their own meat, vegetables and noodles in a broth. Seems quite novel to me, but a great way to get kids involved in cooking.

The recipes are easy to follow and come with both metric and imperial measurements. Some of the ingredients such as Japanese sweet potato might not be available but it does offer an alternative plus it gives ingredients in American terms such as scallions.

There are five main sections which include chicken, vegetables, beef, pork, seafood plus sections on sides, spicy, specialty, broths and desserts.I

I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.

Great cookbook! Loads of wonderful information on Japanese cooking and beyond. The author makes it look doable and delicious!

A "simply" amazing book as an introduction to Japanese Nebemono and other one-pot meals! As a huge fan of vegetable bowls, this book added to my knowledge greatly with suggestions for vegetables and other ingredients to build healthy, beautiful bowls. Recommended highly! I definitely need a donabe!

This beautiful book would make a fabulous addition to any home cook's library! It takes the reader through some of the basic principles of hot pot cooking and includes tons of delicious recipes to tantalize everyone's taste buds. The gorgeous photos make me want to try each and every recipe.
I'm looking forward to many amazing meals thanks to this book!

These are easy to follow recipes that have enough variation so it's not boring. The format was nice and easy to understand.

Japanese food has become very popular, and Amy Kimoto-Kahn’s cookbook, Simply Hot Pots: A Complete Course in Japanese Nabemono and Other Asian One-Pot Meals teaches an aspect of Japanese cooking that is less well-known, but authentic, just the same. Hot pots are fun, since the family or guests can cook their food at the table. They are also often lower in calories and fat that some other meals. Hot Pots are also delicious, and all kinds of meats, seafood, and vegetables can be used in them. The author, who is the creator of Easypeasyjapanesey, a popular blog, shares her recipes, family history, and stories in this excellent cookbook.

The recipes in this cookbook will appeal to almost everyone. Kimoto-Kahn has included not only Japanese hot pot recipes, but also delicious hot pots with other Asian influences such as Thai and Korean. She includes recipes for different broths which make the bases of the hot pots, as well as dipping sauces. The book is well-written and she explains each step in creating delicious hot pots. There are vignettes and explanations at the beginning of the recipes which make them more understandable.

Favorites that are appealing and delicious include sukiyaki recipes made with chicken, pork and beef, as well as Rib-Eye Beef Shabu-Shabu, Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Hot Pot, Seafood Tom Yum Hot Pot, and a Salmon Hot Pot. Also included are side dishes like crunchy, panko covered chicken chunks she calls Chicken Delicious, Korean Scallion Pancakes (Yum), and her Mom’s Pork Wontons. There are also several desserts, that are unique and appealing.

Anyone who likes to make meals fun and enjoys Japanese cooking will love this book. There are beautiful photographs of some of the dishes; the book would be a little nicer if every recipe were pictured, but that aspect is not a no-go item; the book is excellent. The book is also fun to sit back and read, when readers aren’t in the mood to cook.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

Internationaler Mix aus Tradition, Nahrungsmitteln und Zubereitung.
Mit viel Liebe geschrieben, Fotos runden das ganze ab. Mer als ein Kochbuch, vermittelt es viel von der Lebensart und vom genußvollen Essen in der Familie (bzw. einer Gruppe).

A nice selection of hotpot recipes. I enjoyed the book, had a lot of general information as well as some good recipes. A very extensive section on broths and stocks. Would definitely recommend.