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The party menus and the way she explains timing for hosting are so practical, I actually felt calm reading through them. I've already used the roasted chicken recipe twice this week, and it turned out perfect both times. If you cook for guests at all, this one's a keeper.

The weeknight dinner chapter alone justified the price—I've made the lemon chicken twice already and it came out perfect both times. Recipes are written clearly enough that I didn't have to guess at anything.

The section on parties and menus for entertaining is what sold me—I've already dog-eared three pages for an upcoming dinner. The recipes read like she's actually standing in the kitchen with you, and nothing feels fussy or overcomplicated.