Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes

Unlike many cookbooks we have purchased there is no need for a mail order source for ingredients. Very affordable shopping lists with easily found ingredients leading to excellent results. The Hummus and Tabbouleh are better than that at a local Lebanese restaurant that is touted for these condiments. My wife made the Ginger Tuna which was a revelation to us.( I only knew tuna came in a can, which had no resenblence to the... Read Full Review

My mom says you can tell how good a cookbook is by how messy the pages are. If that's the case then one look at my copy of Nick Stellino's book would speak volumes. I have really been pleased with everything I have tried out of the book. The food has a gourmet feel with out being pretencious or overwhelming. Excellent!

This book has been the best buy for me as far as cook books are concerned. For somebody like myself who has started cooking for the first time in her life, the recipes in this book are so easy to follow and the results are incredible! I can confidently try one of Nick Stellino's recipes for the first time, even if I am cooking for my guests, and know for sure, that it is going to turn out well and not leave me feeling... Read Full Review

This book contains a fabulous variety of delicious dishes -- every time I try something new, I'm impressed! The recipes are easy to make with enough ingredients to make them interesting without requiring a lengthy and expensive shopping trip.