You'll love this book, the recipes are easy, the ingredients are easy to get and they don't take long to make. Foodlovers turn to Penne Greats for information and inspiration. Everything is in here, from the proverbial soup to nuts: A Penne For Your Thoughts, Alaska Salmon & Avocado Pasta Salad, Blackened Chicken Strips On Pasta W/Cajun Sauce,Steamed Green Beans With Basil And Gorgonzola, Tomato Basil Pasta Pomadoro Style, Tuscan Vegetable Soup With White Beans & Fennel, Vegetable, Bean And Pasta Soup, Warm Caesar Pasta Salad...and much much more!This is a very satisfying book, however I would recommend you eat something before you read this book, or you won't be able to make it through without reaching for a skillet or saucepan!Penne Greats is packed with more information than you could imagine. 54 delicious dishes covering everything, each employing ingredients that should be simple to find and include Penne. This cookbook offers great value and would make a fabulous gift. This book will also give you enough inspiration to experiment with different ingredients since you'll find the extensive index to be extremely helpful. The recipes are superb. Wonderfully easy to put together and you don't have to make or purchase a ton of condiments before you have a chance to play with them. Yummy!!