The author of Italian cooking has written a companion volume to The Clasic Italian Cookbook. She traveled throughout Italy, writing down recipes & watching cooks work in farmhous kitchens & villas, fisherman's huts & family trattorias. Adapted for American kitchens & featuring a section on homemade pasta & electric pasta machines.
...it would certainly be one by Marcella Hazan, and quite possibly this particular title. This book is not only full of classic recipes, but information on the importance of using the right ingredients, care in preparation, and all of the details to make a recipe come out just right. I use this cookbook almost weekly, for these are recipes that do not require endless preparation time nor long lists of ingredients; these are practical, traditional Italian recipes that anyone can prepare with a little care and attention to the details. Some of my favorites are the Pan-Roasted Porgies with Marjoram and Lemon; Swordfish with Salmoriglio Sauce; Thin Spaghetti with Scallops; Veal Scaloppine Sauced with Anchovies and Capers. If you are looking for a good introduction to Italian cooking beyond red gravy pasta and meatballs, this book would be an excellent choice.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an excellent book, as everything else by Marcella. Actually, any of her books is a must have if you like cooking Italian food
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