I was looking for a cookbook that would provide me with a number of simple and inexpensive recipes using a variety of different potatoes. This book does have a large number of recipes but most are not simple potato recipes using a variety of cooking techniques, rather they are recipes for a variety of dishes that include potatoes such as soups, stews, and main dishes. Not a cost cutter either. I wanted to find a few more ways to cook them on their own and save some money. There are also very few pictures. I haven't decided if I will keep this or donate it. I will definitely have to keep looking for a book that has what I need.