Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking for Home Cooks: 30th Anniversary Edition

Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, a timeless collection of classic Italian recipes beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan, has been recognized as a Bon Appetit Best Book of the Year. This magnum opus from Marcella Hazan, "the Queen of Italian Cooking" (Chicago Tribune), introduces Americans to a whole new world of Italian food, providing a manual for cooks of every level of expertise, from beginners to accomplished professionals.

In this comprehensive volume, home cooks will discover a diverse array of dishes, including Minestrone alla Romagnola, Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta, Risotto with Clams, Squid and Potatoes, Genoa Style, Chicken Cacciatora, Ossobuco in Bianco, Meatballs and Tomatoes, Artichoke Torta, Crisp-Fried Zucchini blossoms, Sunchoke and Spinach Salad, Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style, Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts, and Zabaglione, among many others. As Nigella Lawson aptly states, "If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored."

Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs alike. As the generations of readers who have turned to it over the years know (and as their spattered and worn copies can attest), there is no more passionate and inspiring guide to the cuisine of Italy.

Marcella Hazan's magnum opus brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire in one indispensable volume, making it an essential addition to any kitchen. Whether you're a beginner navigating the world of Italian cooking or an experienced chef seeking to expand your culinary horizons, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking is a must-have resource that will transport you to the heart of the Italian culinary tradition.

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