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 Pinto bean Greats for information and inspiration. Everything is in here, from the proverbial soup to nuts: Bean Salad, Bean Soup, A Red Chili Nightmare, Alamo Chili, Arcadian Eight Bean Chili, Arizona Chuck Wagon Beans, Bacon & Bean Soup, Veneto-Style Pasta E Fagioli Alla Veneta, Western Beans And Rice (Vegan)...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! Pinto bean Greats is packed with more information than you could imagine. 89 delicious dishes covering everything, each employing ingredients that should be simple to find and include Pinto bean. 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!!