Food & Wine Quick from Scratch Italian Cookbook

by Food & Wine Magazine

Book Overview

" As beautiful as it is simple , FOOD & WINE's Quick from Scratch Italian Cookbook captures true Italian flavor. Short shopping lists and easy-prep, easy-clean techniques make these recipes perfect for both hectic weekday and leisurely weekend cooking. I particularly love the pasta recipes for their one-pan simplicity." Mario Batali Chef, TV Star, Author and Entrepreneur

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603200762
• ISBN13: 9781603200769
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Oxmoor House
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 17 to 22 years
• Grade Range: Grade 12 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Easy and Delicious!

I love this book. I had it before but misplaced it when we moved. Since I can't live without these recipes, I had to buy it again. The recipes are simple, and the directions are easy to understand. I highly recommend this book.

Fantastic

I have made about 10 recipes out of this cookbook. They have all been great. I prepare food (chop, peel, etc) ahead of time because I'm busy. Once I'm ready to cook it takes about 30-45 minutes for most meals to be ready to serve. Portions are generous and easily serve more than 4 as noted. Some of the ingrediant lists are long, but still easy.

Simple and Authentic

I lived in Italy for 2 years, and this book has some dishes that I remembered having in Milan and Genoa. There are no extravigant ingredients, everything is simple, and the big color pictures for each recipe make it the best Italian cookbook I own.

Excellent!

This cookbook has several strengths. First, the title states "quick from scratch" and this is true. Most recipes can be made from start to finish in under an hour. Second, the recipes are portioned for 4--this is perfect if you are cooking for 1 or 2 people. Third, the recipes are realistic--standard ingredients and kitchen implements are used with substitution lists included. Fourth, the full-color pictures are very helpful. Fifth, the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I own this book and the Quick from Scratch Chicken--and have yet to make a recipe that has not turned out as it was supposed to. Finally, the recipes are delicious--this cookbook is wonderful!

My favorite cook book

I collect cook books, most are used for reading pleasure. This is one book that has become my constant companion in the kitchen. Each recipe has a full-page color photo with a full page instruction. Recipes are quick, easy, and come with a wine recommendation. The best part is that the recipes are superb--just like you would find in Italy. I haven't made one yet that wasn't wonderful. Everyone should know about this wonderful book. It has received the accolades of some of the top chefs in the US.