I was anxious to get this book so I took it off my wish list and bought it from the Pea Council, directly (which is cheaper than Amazon). I am so glad I did -- I am really surprised how a "niche" book like one involving dried peas, chickpeas and lentils could be so varied and comprehensive, and yet it is. This is an *excellent* cookbook for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with many "I could have had a V8" moments when I realized how many different dishes could have lentils easily incorporated. Further, it gave me the great idea to immediately cook and puree a batch of lentils, to have the puree on hand for numerous baked recipes. I've had banana lentil muffins before and you'd be surprised how delicious they are, so when I saw an entire chapter of baked goods calling for pureed lentils, I knew I'd hit the jackpot. This was a really, really good buy for me. I hope it turns up for others on PBS! If not, don't buy it from Amazon ($34), get it from the Pea Council for much less ($19.99).

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