Opinion of Complete Cooking Light Cookbook

[PENNYNIKKEL]

Good Morning All:

I am considering purchasing the Complete Cooking Light Cookbook, but wanted some others opinions. I purchased the 5-Star Cookbook, but find that I don't use it very much, and didn't want to make the same mistake twice.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[Jewel]

In my opinion the CL Complete Cookbook is their best! :) I have made more recipes from that one book than my 11 CL Annuals combined. Search on Ebay, Half.com or even some liquidation bookstores for the best prices, because I saw it at a liquidation store last summer for $9.95! :eek:

[catharine]

CL Complete is my *favorite.* I also don't love my 5-star book. But CL Complete is worthwhile - tons of recipes, lots of pictures, and it is categorized. The joy!

I am planning to purchase on for my sister for xmas. I checked two days ago and the lowest price on half.com is around $20. There is an ebay auction ending soon that is currently going for $10.99. I don't want this one because they said it is slightly worn - won't work as a gift. But it might work for you:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1491079012&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1007578716&indexURL=0&rd=1

[rosen]

I asked the same question last year as which to buy...the 5 Star or the Complete. Everyone said to get the Complete & I am glad I did. Great as a reference/idea source as well as a great cookbook.

[KValley]

In definite agreement with Jewel- CL Complete is excellent. Funny you should mention the 5-Star Cookbook. I was just looking through it this weekend and thinking how rarely I use it anymore It does have quite a number of 'Quick and Easy" recipes I used when my time to cook was much more limited than now. I think it's a great book for a novice or very time-pressed cook. CL Complete is far more comprehensive- there's just more "there" there.

[csmcnamara]

I also like the CL Complete better than the 5 Star. I've found that alot of the recipes I pulled from the magazines were in the book so I was able to clean out my binders! And I have cooked more out of it since joining the bulletin board from everyone's recommendations!

[Wendy w]

I have and like both of them but I find that I use the Complete CL more than the 5 star. It is also an excellent reference. Like Jewel, I have seen it for $10.00, it pays to look around for a bargain.

[Beth]

I have the Complete CL book and really like it. I have thought about getting the 5 Star, but would probably get it used or through the Good Cook book club.

[Katie R]

I'm also considering getting the CL complete cookbook but since I recently purchased MasterCook CL 5.0, I'm not sure whether the cookbook would duplicate what's already in the software. Does it make sense to have the book too?

[Peggy]

Add me to the list of Complete Cooking Light Cookbook lovers! I was reluctant to buy it at first, but a friend convinced me. I use it all the time and have had very few negative results.

Peggy

[green1]

Add me to the list. I have the Complete Cooking Light as well. It is well worth the investment. I have made many recipes from it. And shared just as many with friends!

[Lynn B]

OH! You MUST get it!!!! You won't be sorry. I promise!!!!!
:) It is my all-time FAVORITE cookbook (and I have HUNDREDS!!!)

Lynn

[melisa]

I'm out of the loop! I knew that CL offered the Annual recipe cookbook, but it appears that they also offer a Complete cookbook??????

[CindyWeightWatcher]

In my opinion, the Complete Cooking Light Cookbook
has a wide range of recipes that include basics.
Very useful.

[beejayw1]

...though I got mine on eBay...

I also got the five-star book. I've marked both up rather badly, too, but don't regret it.

[JanetB]

This is my cooking bible! I use it all of the time! I got mine for like $20 with a free lunch bag from CL or Oxmoor - but it was worth it. I've looked at other CL cookbooks - - but they don't seem to offer as much!

[PENNYNIKKEL]

Thank you for all your responses. I went ahead and ordered it used at Amazon.com and am eagerly anticipating my Christmas present to myself!!

Thank you again.

[LynnSC]

I have to add my opinion here. The Best of CL is the BEST in my opinion. I use it all the time. I think it is well worth whatever you pay for it!!!!

Lynn:)