The Soul of Spice is approachable with easy-to-follow recipes, inspiring pictures, and additional information, making this perfect for novice to experienced cooks.The first 57 pages of this 401-page book are full of introductory information including a fantastic glossary and list of common spices. If you are new to cooking this type of cuisine, this is so helpful and appreciated!Recipes in this book are written in a simple-to-follow manner with a list of ingredients that is not overwhelming. Most, if not all, ingredients will be easy for most people to find in hometown grocery stores or online.