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I purchased this hardcover cookbook several years ago on a whim because I have enjoyed Newman's Own products for quite some time (and am very glad they keep expanding their line). The book offers a wide selection for just about any taste and many will undoubtedly satisfy discerning taste buds easily. There are starters, soups, salads, side and main dishes, desserts, you name it. And, they are all very easy to follow which, to me, is rule number one for any cookbook. The one thing this book does not have that many do are color photos of the dishes once they are prepared. For me, that does not matter as I am not certain I have ever exactly duplicated what an experienced food photographer and a more experienced/professional chef can create. What matters most is the taste when done. Each and every dish has achieved that. Another thing you will notice are some of the extremely long names of the dish, such as "The Grilled Bird of Youth Meets Judge Roy Bean Salad," and the like. And, as Paul was an actor, many of the recipes have some great origins (like from other celebs), which are revealed at the onset of each where they appear. There are also some nice photos of he and his friends scattered throughout the book. So, this is more than just cookbook with some very good recipes, it is also entertainment, something else he did quite well. If you want to prepare some great tasting dishes (Rigatoni with Chicken Sausage and Artichokes or Cool Hand Luke's Brunch Burrito, for example) pick up a copy and try some (or all of) them. Then sit back and finish it off with Julia Robert's Fresh Peach Crisp. They will not disappoint.Read full review
This book was a great purchase! The introduction as well as comments and photos of Newman and friends scattered throughout make it more than just a cookbook. The recipes are well organized and printed in an easy to read format. Directions are clear and often include hints or comments of interest about the recipe or the ingredients used. The book I received is in excellent used condition with no marks, rips, or other evidence of damage. I highly recommend this book.
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I have a smaller paperback version of this cookbook & have enjoyed it so much that I decided to purchase the large hardcover as well, because you never have too many Paul Newman Cookbooks! Great recipes from Paul, his family & friends, as well as wonderful photos & funny quotes in Paul humour. Paul's legacy forever lives on through his movies, the wonderful Hole In The Wall Gang Camp he started & Newman's Own brand of great food items which still support the camp.
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Paul Newman wasn't only a great actor he loved eating and cooking delicious healthy food. He was a really cool guy the world has lost.
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The book's introduction is FUN to read. The recipes are easy to follow, and the pictures are very nice.
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