Many of the recipes in this book are very concise, taking up no more than a quarter of a page and the images of the dishes look very appetizing. The book introduced the many diverse types of pastas the chef would be cooking with. It gave me a lesson on Italian pastas—had no idea there were so many different kinds, let alone the names. I also enjoy how light the dishes are; the creamier dishes are some of my favorites. Definitely comes highly recommended for a romantic night in or a casual hangout. Very easy to follow and good recipes to try out in the kitchen.