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Title: Nice basic book but there are problems with the recipes
Review: I liked this book and I think Ms Garten has a good concept of American food, but some of the recipes are a disaster. For example, the chocolate cake has no baking temperature and the icing recipe makes twice too much. Ms Garten, next time you write a book please make sure the recipes are fullproof! Many of the recipes are credited to outside sources, which weakens the credibility of the author. I also think this book could have used a bit more work before going to print. Otherwise the book is OK. It certainly contains the kind of food we all love to eat. The muffin recipes are fantastic! Good for a beginner or a casual gourmet.
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