Fabulously complete; a solution to every classic Italian cooking conundrum
Pros: Deftly designed with serious cooks and cooking students in mind
Cons: Not for culinary criminals looking to steal a few minutes of study; serious food handlers, only.
Pros: Deftly designed with serious cooks and cooking students in mind
Cons: Not for culinary criminals looking to steal a few minutes of study; serious food handlers, only.

Pros: Enticing photos, variety of recipes
Cons: Some recipes were better than others

Pros: seasonal recipes, fresh produce, beautiful illustrations and photographs
Cons: vague directions, not enough photos of food, unwieldy size
“ The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Italian Cuisine The International Culinary Center with Cesare Casella & Stephanie Lyness Reviewed by Jim Berman I did not want to like The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Italian Cuisine. Any collection that appears ‘complete’ rarely ever is. Through the pages, I look for some recipe or technique that I know to...” --Jim
This wonderful collection of pasta sauces by Lindy Wildsmith includes all the classics, plus recipes of Lindy's own invention, inspired by the authentic Italian ingredients now available the world over. All are strongly rooted in the traditions of delicious Italian regional cooking. Some light sauces take no time at all to prepare, involve very little cooking, and are more like dressings...
With Pasta Italia, cooks across America can savor the authentic taste of Italy--right in their own kitchen. Over 250 delicious yet simple recipes serve up specialties from 15 regions of Italy--for every course of the meal and for every occasion. Throughout, more than 200 specially created, full-color photographs showcase mouthwatering dishes and demonstrate critical techniques, like making a...
“ Reviewed by Sharyn Harding Italian food for dinner? Sì, grazie. I grew up on Italian food, though the very Americanized version. It has only been as an adult that I have discovered more authentic Italian dishes and grown to love those, too. Italian Cooking is part of the Culinary Institute of America’s At Home cooking series. This is...” --ChefTalk.com
Since the publication of her first book, The Classic Italian Cookbook, more than 20 years ago, Marcella Hazan has been hailed as the queen of Italian cooking in America.Marcella, whose name conjures up a splendid world of food for the devoted millions who love her books and attend her cooking classes, is back again with her finest book yet, Marcella Cucina. Filled with the passion and...
“ Reviewed by: Sara Powell When the sweltering days of summer start to make the kitchen into an enemy instead of a friend, it’s time for some recipes that get you out of the kitchen and let you spend a little more time with family fun. The ideal summer cookbook needs to be many things: a survey of the freshest produce of the season, a grilling guide to inspire any backyard chef, and a...” --ChefTalk.com
Healthy, delicious, and surprisingly simple to prepare, Italian country cooking is increasing in popularity as more cooks turn to it for its natural emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients. The nearly 100 recipes are authentic to the regions of Umbria and Apulia, and have been gathered from Gelmetti's experiences running her popular cooking school. Full color.