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Title: New Year's Eve Disaster
Review: I purchased this book new. While it has wonderful information on cooking information (measurements, appliances, etc.), I tried 3 recipies for a New Year's Eve dinner. The Lemony Antipasta was good. However, the Chicken Strata and the Chicken and Sausage Paella went down in flames. Preparation was easy; costs of ingredients reasonable. Flavor-wise, both dishes were so bland, they were virtually tasteless. And the 5 ounce package of saffron-flavored rice is not sufficient for the paella; 3 packages would have been adequate. I won't throw the book away because of the valuable cooking information. But I won't try anymore of the book's recipes. And I'm not a cooking beginner; I'm quite 'seasoned'. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. And I'm writing a letter to Better Homes and Gardens.
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