I have Colleen's other cookbook, The Joy of Vegan Baking which i just love.. this one doesn't impress me as much. I find the recipes a little too complex and involved for just everyday meals. I feel it's more suited for parties or entertaining guests. I also don't like how its organized by seasons, i find it difficult to find recipes if I'm looking for something specific. I do like that she gives the nutritional information, and also gives suggestions for other dishes to compliment certain recipes, and the pictures are nice to look at. A couple of things I've made just didn't turn out quite so well, but I'm thinking it's probably my lack of experience to blame. This would be a good cookbook if you are already skilled in the kitchen and looking for new things to try.