Great recipes, easy to follow, beautiful photography - whether you cook or just want a lovely cookbook to display, this is one every kitchen needs. Chef Harold knows good food and perfectly illustrates how to make these awesome unique dishes in your own home. You won't regret this purchase.This cookbook is beautiful and useful. I find the easy-to-follow ancillary applications of ingredients and recipes in addition to the main recipe innovative. I look forward to cooking many dishes from this book! Makes a great gift too.Great book! A lot of recipes and his way of cooking. For me I just wish there were a lot more of perilla's recipes in here. Love the book though.not meant for regular cooks. I really don't who would use it, but it is beautifully put together.Love Harold and the book. He's awesome.I was so happy when I heard Harold was publishing a cookbook. I loved him on Top Chef, I have been to his restaurants and I guess I am s super fan!The cookbook is easy to read/follow and understand. LOVE the photos and my family LOVES the "HD" food create in our kitchen.Thank you for sharing your passion and educating the home cooks!Big fan of Harold's--even outside of Top Chef! I was so thrilled to see the Harold included recipes of my favorite dishes from his NYC restaurants. Hello Farro Risotto!As a home cook, I really love the way Harold structures his recipes. Easy to follow and delicious! Plus, there is enough variety to keep me trying new recipes through out the year.I received Harold Dieterle's cookbook as a gift and ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! It is more than just a cookbook of recipes. His notes and commentary are very interesting and helpful. Every person who enjoys cooking and learning new techniques needs this book in their kitchen. You will not be disappointed. A+++