The recipes are great, the text is very honest and... earthy... and this whole book just exudes "this is what works, it's not that complicated, and this is how to do it." If you experienced Cajun Cooking, you need this book. If you haven't yet, you are missing out. Cajun cooking is a great way to cook and the food is simply beautiful. If you love Cajun food then this recipe book is a must have. Do you really want to know how to cook Cajun Food? This Book pays off with years of great eating. Most of the recipes are very simple. For example, there is a chicken stew recipe that you'll frequently make, and most of the time, you'll only need to buy chicken to have everything you need to prepare it. If you follow the instructions, you really do not need to be a great cook to prepare great Cajun food. If you like to eat great comfort food, you will be forever grateful that you purchased this book. Cajun cooking is based on a number of principles not all of which are normal in the French-American styles dominant in most cookbooks, and which still aren't normal in the Asian-influenced or Italianate cookbooks that have increasingly garnered attention. You'll love this book, the recipes are easy, the ingredients are easy to get and they don't take long to make. There is an excellent recipe for Jambalaya Cajun and a wonderful Cajun Boudin Sausage. There is also a wonderful Cajun Dirty Rice and a Cajun Tostada with Tomato Cumin Dressing which are very easy to make yourself. 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!! Definitely great comfort food for all days of the week and seasons.