This is actually a compilation of CI's How-To series. This was originally a couple of dozen small cookbooks including things like 'How to Make Cookie Jar Favorites' and 'How to Make Stew.' Basically each chapter in this book was an individual cookbook before. I've known, used, and loved CI for years. All of their recipes seem to be flawless to me. They do tons of test cooking and recipe development before allowing anything make it into print. I go to this one and the actual print copies which I also own, all the time for recipes. I've made the Molasses Spice cookies so many times I can't even remember how many of them I've pulled out of ovens. In fact, around the holidays I generally make double and triple batches around christmas