281302 Mon Nov 28 10:15:40 -0800 2005 5 31 Home Cooking 0 1496244 Saw this at Costco for $22 and it looked OK, but I find that I will often buy a cookbook on impulse and only use 2-3 recipes. Any feedback on the recipes or the book? One pro - great format and easy to find recipes One con - no fat/calories content per serving (which is important due to high cholestoral family) TIA Mon Nov 28 10:15:40 -0800 2005 0 Chi-Girl 1 1496255 Haven't seen the book, but to comment on what you cite as a con-- a small amount of experience ought to tell you if something has a lot of fat or calories based simply on reading the ingredients. Obviously things with a lot of butter or fatty cuts of meat will be higher in fat and calories. I assume you have been cooking with these goals in mind, so similar ingredients ought to give you similar dietary figures. Mon Nov 28 11:18:10 -0800 2005 1496244 0 Two Forks 2 1496289 Christopher Kimball and his staff define their recipes strictly on taste. Fat is where the flavor is, so if you need the world's best tasting no fat, no butter chocolate frosting, this book may not suit your needs. Mon Nov 28 14:32:29 -0800 2005 1496255 0 dk 3 1496295 Didn't realize that. Thanks. (But the pics and instructions are quite tempting!) Is Cooking Light 2006 any good? Mon Nov 28 15:03:56 -0800 2005 1496289 0 Chi-Girl 1 1496256 I would suggest you go to their website, www.americastestkitchen.com and check out the recipes on the site. They have an abundant amount of recipes, tasting lab and equipment corner information. You might have to register, but it is free. As far as fat & calorie content, as stated before, if you see butter and cream, beware. Mon Nov 28 11:27:15 -0800 2005 1496244 0 Dutch Dumpling 1 1496296 I just wanted to give an example of pros and cons so I hope the fat/calories comment didn't through everyone off-key. Are the recipes managable or good? Is this a cookbook worth having for the standards? Mon Nov 28 15:05:11 -0800 2005 1496244 0 Chi-girl