So this was a new pick-up, based on the internet and my uncle. While I do think I'll try a handful of these recipes, there are just as many that don't appeal to me (as they are grain-based, and I haven't been for about 8 years now). But it's definitely interesting and I could see myself attempting some of the above. ( )

We always enjoy Mr. Simon's food. We had the pleasure of eating at one of his restaurants in Cleveland and it was fantastic. We've made multiple recipes from this cookbook and they have all been good. Given the very nature and goal of the title, the recipes are very simple, weeknight type recipes. While it says 5 ingredients, once you read the recipe you realize he really means 5 'main' ingredients, there are often more than 5 and sometimes some are missing. Even so, we like what we've made and this is a go to book when we're out of ideas. ( )

Great cookbooks of easy recipes, they look tasty and only require a few ingredients.

Can't wait to try the ones I have dog eared in my book. ( )

I confess, I bought this because Michael Symon's laugh makes me smile. I've enjoyed watching him on The Iron Chef. It is nicely printed, easy to read and the recipes are laid out well. The title is gimmicky. Yes, there are 5 fresh ingredients, but there are also pantry ingredient. Yes, it may be in the realm of possibility that and Iron Chef could make these in 5 minutes, but I'm willing to bet that most home cooks could not. Not if you are counting prep time. However, I think that most home cooks could make them in 30 minutes or less if they had read through the night before and were prepared. That is not bad for a freshly prepared, healthy, clean meal. Many of the recipes are redundant in technique. I think it would be a great book for someone new to the kitchen, but with resolve to cook simple, healthy meals. As Symon himself says, the recipes are full of flexibility, and he encourages you to experiment with ingredients. I think this will be most useful for me for ideas, because sometimes that is the hardest thing to come up with after a long day at work. ( )