I finally bought this book after enjoying the TV show and everything I've made from it has been amazing! I also enjoy reading about the process (so I can see where I've gone wrong in the past) and the illustrated tips (how to cut things, wrap, etc.). The product testings are also interesting.
It's definitely a cookbook I don't just use for cooking. It's also just fun to read.

This book is wonderful. It has so much information, I would have expected to pay much much more than the list price for such a wealth of information! Just don't expect fancy pictures or glossy pages. It has none.
It surprised me when it arrived in the mail just how thick and heavy it was. I found it so interesting that it could be read as a novel, with explanations of scientific techniques and methodology behind the recipes and the tests that were conducted to come up with "the best recipe". The ingredients used are everyday and easy to obtain. They are often ones you already have, so this book is great for grabbing off the shelf to make dinner when you don't have time to make a list and do a special grocery shopping trip.
I recommend this over Joy of Cooking or How to Cook Everything or Better Homes & Gardens or Good Housekeeping. This is the last reference cookbook you will need.

If you only own one cook book in the world this would be it. I love this book - it's unbelievable. It is the ultimate cook book/ reference book for the kitchen, everything has been prepared and tested every possible way, with the most successful results shared with you. Everyone should have it. There is so much information in here it is stunning. Not only is it an amazing cook book but it is fascinating reading as well.

Upon receiving this book as a Christmas gift, I discovered one of the most valuable cooking tools for any level chef. Aside from countless delicious recipes, the New Best Recipe offers in-depth research, flawless techniques and keen insights. A great deal of thought, effort and experiment has been poured into each recipe to ultimately deliver quality home-cooking and timeless favourites. This book not only serves as a compilation of recipes, but also as an educational tool that will provide a strong foundation for success in the kitchen.