This is a broad family oriented cookbook with over 200 recipes that appeal to any John Wayne fan. The book is quite different from other cookbooks in that each recipe includes sidebars and and interesting features on the Duke's family life and movie career, pairing hearty down home recipes with movie scenes and events that took place through out his amazing life. Enjoy recipes like Pilar's Souffle. Duke's wife often made this side when he went on location. He kept the recipe on him, cooking it for others on set. With a base of cheese and chilies, it's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.