Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Very disappointing.

I really looked forward to this book, since the recipes I had encountered from Evelyn Rose all seemed delicious. What a disappointment this book has turned out to be. I found most of the recipes to be labor-intensive, overly rich, and not very appealing. In the back of the book are some menu suggestions that are helpful, but I'm baffled as to why some holidays have extensive suggestions, while others are completely neglected. This is not a cookbook for someone who wants to create elegant meals that allow you to actually enjoy your guests and the holiday at the same time.