Take a look at this thread
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71159 if you haven't already. I list my favorites from the new and old cookbook. Most recipes take 30 minutes or less to prepare. None have been difficult. Some do have uncommon ingredients like the old book did (such as fish oil or chili paste) but lots don't and some of the ones that do are worth it when you taste the results. I cook more from this than from any other source right now and have recommended the book to many friends.