Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

by Marcella Hazan

Hardcover, 2012

Status

Available

Call number

641.5945

Collection

Publication

Alfred A. Knopf (1992), Edition: 1st, 704 pages

Description

"30th anniversary edition of the classic Italian cookbook"--

User reviews

LibraryThing member sturlington
After cooking out of this book for a while, I have come to believe that it is the only Italian cookbook I really need. The pasta sauces in particular are all excellent and not difficult to execute. The vegetable sides and salad recipes are also classic and scrumptious. I use this book both for
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everyday cooking and special meals, and it hasn't let me down yet.
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LibraryThing member Christilee394
This has turned into my Go-to cookbook when wanted real Italian food.
LibraryThing member msl521
The authority on traditional Italian food. How can you beat recommendations from Julia Child and Mark Bittman? Practically every recipe is flawless. This not another repetition of Italian-American, red checkered tablecloth stapes.
LibraryThing member adzebill
Oh, Marcella, you cruel mistress, with your stringent views on the importance of rolling pasta by hand (though you’ll grudgingly let me use a machine.) No photos, just little line drawings—my kind of cookbook.
LibraryThing member chocolatelady
I would recommend the two Classic Italian Cooking volumes before this.
LibraryThing member Ortolan
This, along with Marcella's Italian Kitchen, are the only two Italian cookbooks you'll ever need.
LibraryThing member TRHummer
This is one of the great books in human history, a worthy companion to Moby Dick.
LibraryThing member bitofnutmeg
She is the mama of Italian cooking. Marcella will teach you how to make a proper risotto, tomato sauce and many other classic recipes. It is a must have for your shelf.
LibraryThing member IreneF
I am a Marcella devotee, and I think I have all of her cookbooks. This one is an update of Marcella's first two "Classic" cookbooks. It's good, but not as good as it could be--it's missing some of my favorite recipes. Despite that, if you can afford only one Italian cookbook, make it this one.
LibraryThing member dianaleez
If you have any interest at all in cooking Italian, Marcella can do it for you! Her recipes are straightforward and easy to follow. And the results are dependable. Think pork roast braised in red wine. Lamb with pancetta. Chicken with rosemary and garlic. sigh.
LibraryThing member Hermias
When I moved abroad, I took to books with me. This was one. The other was a dictionary.
LibraryThing member bunwat
Short of having an Italian grandmother, this is it.
LibraryThing member mchwest
Because I'm devouring the book, Save Me The Plums, by Ruth Reichl, I discovered I didn't own anything by this fabulous Italian lady. I will Immediately try the easiest butter and tomato sauce!

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1992

Physical description

704 p.; 9.5 inches

ISBN

039458404X / 9780394584041
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