A few things I look for when choosing a recipe from a cookbook; are they dairy free, can I get the ingredients here in Nicaragua, and is the recipe easy to follow? This book fits all the criteria, so this is a good start. Let's cook with Andrea! I tried the turmeric coconut rice, page 258 and it was good, but my favourite is still the recipe in the Modern Ayurvedic. I am not a big fan of turmeric so that also plays a role. The crispy caramelized pork crumbles, page 184 were tasty, tasty, tasty and I used the cheat with molasses. We will most certainly be having these again... super for a rice bowl topper. Blistered green beans and bacon, page 239 - this one also features on my favourites of this year list....This is the best blistered bean I have had since Lai Lai Restaurant was at the corner of Strange and Victoria St. in Kitchener. Nuoc cham, page 44...I tried this a couple times but I have yet to get the flavour just right. ...