Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike.

Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts.

Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style.Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta.In these pages, home cooks will discover: In this, her magnum opus, she gives us a manual for cooks of every level of expertise-from beginners to accomplished professionals. Marcella Hazan introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. “If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored.” -Nigella Lawson A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes-from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you’ll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)-beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from “the Queen of Italian Cooking” ( Chicago Tribune).These recipes represent all the wisdom of the bakers that came before us as well as all we’ve learned through literally thousands of trial-and-error sessions in our kitchens.A BON APPETIT BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A shopping guide at the back recommends favorite go-to brands. Discover why spreading the dough and then sprinkling the berries leads to better Blueberry Scones, why cubed versus shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese makes all the difference in our irresistible Cheese Bread, how we found three ways to squeeze more lemon flavor into our Lemon Bundt Cake, and how to keep the best Buttermilk Waffles your family will ever taste warm and crispy.Īn illustrated Baking Basics chapter at the front of the book provides information on key ingredients and equipment and lays the groundwork for a lifetime of baking success. Recipes range from easy (drop cookies and no-knead bread) to more ambitious (authentic croissants and dacquoise) and our trademark expertise shines through each one.

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Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan