Noteworthy Two: A New Recipe Collection from the Ravinia Festival

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Summary: I have cooked dozens of Noteworthy's recipies
Review: I borrowed an old roommate's copy of Noteworthy Two to make a meal five years ago. Since then, I have purchased copies for me and most of my friends with notes indicating the best dishes. The variety of recipies is exceptional--particularly strong are the salad, appetizer and side dish sections. A few favorites are Italian Bread Salad, Tequila Marinated Chicken with Citrus Salsa, Herbed Turkey Loaf, Warm Bavarian Potato Salad, Broccoli Struedel, Portabello Mushrooms Stuffed with Eggplant, Ginger Cake Roll and Lemon Cheesecake. While these are not high-end gourmet dishes, the final product will impress. If you are a fan of seafood dishes, this book contains a very limited selection of good recipies. Also, many of the recipies are not particularly low-fat or low-calorie, but I've found that substitutions are extremely easy to make. In fact, I have cooked fabulous meals for all types of occasions, knowing that if I ever want to prepare a meal (or dish) that is guaranteed to turn out well, this cookbook will deliver. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: Great Variety of Healthy & Elegant Recipes!
Review: The best thing about Noteworthy 2 is that there is such a variety of recipies compiled into one book....Everything from traditional fare to lighter pastas and salads, even some ethnic dishes. There seems to be focus throughout on healthy, elegant dishes which makes them great for entertaining. Many of the more out of the ordinary dishes involve interesting ingredients, so you may not find everthing you already in your refrigerator, but the trip to the grocery store is definietly worth it! The many pictures provide great ideas for presentation and combination of dishes. Overall, this is an attractive,useful collection of recipies. Whether you're looking for the classic or the unique, you'll find it in this book!