This cookbook makes me feel like I am a talented cook and that I am able to create beautiful masterpieces that will impress my friends and family. Full color pictures and easy to follow instructions are ideal for even the novice cook. If looking for one cookbook, this is IT!

We have watched the food network for years and I was excited to have a book with something from everyone on the network. Once I opened the book, the pictures where mouth watering and the directions where clear. I have made some of the meals from at least 6 different chiefs and my daughters love the meals. I have had a problem making some meal with everything that is in the ingredient list since I live in a small town and our local chain grocery stores don't carry the ingredient needed. We will use this book often and can't wait to keep making meals that please the eyes as well as the stomach. (9 year old daughter said it looked good and the 4 year old said she likes the taste) so making them happy is all that counts for me.

I am a big food network fan and I love the variety in this cookbook. I really love the photos and interviews with each chef. It makes the book feel more personal. I have tried a number of recipes and they have all been delicious. The only thing I would keep in mind is that many of the recipes use ingredients that the average chef may not keep stocked in the kitchen (e.g., truffle oil, chinese five spice, etc.).