I like this for inspiration for meals when I want something that doesn’t feel heavy or rich—despite the “low fat” descriptor, it’s not horrifying in a nineties way. She still uses oil and whole foods—there’s no apple sauce, egg whites or margarine.

I enjoyed the personal stories here, and background for each recipe. I also like that she gives the full nutritional information, and you don't feel like you are eating diet food. Highlights for me were the stuffed peppers and Italian section. There is a lot of veal in here, and I wish there was more fish.

This is an interesting book, and the meals are generally quick to prepare. There are some exotic spices, but the same ones are used throughout, so you would get multiple uses from them. While I didn't love every single recipe in here, there was few that I could work into the regular rotation and I like that they are healthier.

Well you are what u like eat keep it simple always wash your hand before doing any cooking also use the right shampoo so your hair doesen't fall out when your cooking.

Nice, but nothing amazing.

Somewhat interesting.

I enjoyed the personal stories that accompany each recipe. Padma Lakshmi's exstensive travels lends lower calorie recipes from Asia to Morocco. She also shares stories from her childhood in India.
I appreciate the full color pictures of each dish. I think every cookbook should spring for color print of the finished products.
My favorite recipes are the "Wild Mushroom Couscous" and the "Spanish Stuffed Bell Peppers". Yum!