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1. Sauces & Shapes: Pasta the Italian Way
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Winner of the International Association of Culinary Association (IACP) Award
The indispensable cookbook for genuine Italian sauces and the traditional pasta shapes that go with them.
Pasta is so universally popular in the United States that it can justifiably be called an American food. This book makes the case for keeping it Italian with recipes for sauces and soups as cooked in Italian homes today. There are authentic versions of such favorites as carbonara, bolognese, marinara, and Alfredo, as well as plenty of unusual but no less traditional sauces, based on roasts, ribs, rabbit, clams, eggplant, arugula, and mushrooms, to name but a few.
Anyone who cooks or eats pasta needs this book. The straightforward recipes are easy enough for the inexperienced, but even professional chefs will grasp the elegance of their simplicity.
Cooking pasta the Italian way means:
- Keep your eye on the pot, not the clock.
- Respect tradition, but dont be a slave to it.
- Choose a compatible pasta shape for your sauce or soup, but remember they arent matched by computer. (And that angel hair goes with broth, not sauce.)
- Use the best ingredients you can findand you can find plenty on the Internet.
- Resist the urge to embellish, add, or substitute. But minor variations usually enhance a dish.
- How much salt? Dont ask, taste!
Serving and eating pasta the Italian way means:
- Use a spoon for soup, not for twirling spaghetti.
- Learn to twirl; never cut.
- Never add too much cheese, and often add none at all.
- Toss the cheese and pasta before adding the sauce.
- Warm the dishes.Serve pasta alone. The salad comes after.
- To be perfectly proper, use a plate, not a bowl.
The authors are reluctant to compromise because they know how good well-made pasta can be. But they keep their sense of humor and are sympathetic to all well-intentioned readers.
24 pages of color photographs; black-and-white drawings2. Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
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one volume Marcella Hazan's classic Italian cookingDescription
The most important, consulted, and enjoyed Italian cookbook of all time, from the woman who introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food.Essentials of Italian Cooking is a culinary bible for anyone looking to master the art of Italian cooking, bringing together Marcella Hazans most beloved books, The Classic Italian Cook Book and More Classic Italian Cooking, in a single volume, updated and expanded with new entries and 50 new recipes. Designed as a basic manual for cooks of all levels of expertisefrom beginners to accomplished professionalsit offers both an accessible and comprehensive guide to techniques and ingredients and a collection of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire. As home cooks who have used Marcellas classic books for years (and whose copies are now splattered and worn) know, there is no one more gifted at teaching us just what we need to know about the taste and texture of a dish and how to achieve it, and there is no one more passionate and inspiring about authentic Italian food.
3. The Mac + Cheese Cookbook: 50 Simple Recipes from Homeroom, America's Favorite Mac and Cheese Restaurant
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The Mac Cheese Cookbook 50 Simple Recipes from Homeroom America s Favorite Mac and Cheese RestaurantDescription
A fun and playful cookbook featuring retro, decadent, and kid-friendly mac-and-cheese recipes from the popular Oakland restaurant Homeroom.Macaroni and cheese is one of Americas favorite comfort foods, beloved by kids and adults alike. But theres no need to rely on prefab mixesall you need is a handful of kitchen staples, some tasty cheese, and a little insider advice courtesy of Homeroom restaurant. This perennially popular Oakland, California, eaterywith its entire menu devoted to mac and cheesenow shares its secrets for the best-ever mac recipes that will help you think outside the box!
These inventive dishes offer something for everyone: nostalgic homestyle recipes like Tuna Mac, international varieties like Sriracha Mac, decadent delights like Truffle Mac, and even the logic-defying Vegan Mac. Youll also find recipes for quick veggie sides like Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and old-school desserts like frozen Peanut Butter Pie. With a basics section on perfecting mac sauce, choosing the best noodles, and customizing add-ins and toppings, plus an emphasis on quality ingredients and simple techniques, this fun, playful cookbook shows cheese-loving readers how to take this comfort-food staple to creative new heights.
4. Italian Cookbook: Famous Italian Recipes That Satisfy: Baking, Pizza, Pasta, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Meatballs, Desserts, Cannoli, Tiramisu, Gelato & More
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Do you want only the best "All You Can Eat Italian Food" just like high end restaurants serve?Then this is your book! Hey, even picky eaters love these Classic Italian Recipes!
See Pictures for Some of These Recipes + Others + Get My Free Mini Book on my website.
Cook like an Italian chef today with this#1 BESTSELLER ITALIAN COOKBOOK!
This is an "Original Authentic Book"
Beware of fakes. Unfortunately there are tons of nice looking cookbook covers that hide the bad recipes inside which are copied + pasted by fake authors who know nothing about cooking.
Want to make: Pizza, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Tiramisu, Rainbow Cookies, plus other food and desserts? They're all in here. You've clicked on right book.
There's even some pizza stories, trivia, and tips with secrets for making the best food ever!
DID YOU KNOW?Most Italian cookbooks don't have this complete list of famous recipes.
That's depressing isn't it?
And that's why I wrote this book!
Don't believe me? I'll prove it. Look inside at the table of contents of this book + compare it to other similar books
All recipes in this book are Italian-American Classics.
So don't be fooled by other wannabe Italian cookbooks out there claiming to be Italian.
The proof is in the quality of the food and easy to follow directions.
In this affordable cookbook you'll get delicious high quality recipes that you can keep for years.
THIS BOOK CONTAINS:
1) Only 5 Star Traditional Italian American Classic Recipes.
2) All recipe versions here are the "Best of the Best" including the desserts.
3) Top 3 Pizza Styles
4) Its Affordable and there's no need to buy multiple books.
5) No Filler Recipes - wasting space and your time.
6) Super Easy Directions - making this book great for beginners.
7) Links to My Website - giving you pictures, a blog, and also a pizza tutorial.
ABOUT THE PIZZA RECIPES IN THIS BOOK
I know that pizza making can be a little tricky in the beginning but don't worry I've included many tips and even a link to my Sicilian Pizza tutorial. It's like going to pizza school. So go ahead and use the all- purpose flour tonight. Later you can perfect your pizza.
WITH THIS BOOK- Your Italian Cuisine should taste like it came from a 5 Star Restaurant.
This cookbook can easily become your main go to book for making Italian food.
SOME FAMOUS ENTREES + DESSERTS INCL. HERE ARE:
* NY PIZZA - Sicilian Pizza - CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA
* Homemade Fresh "Pasta" Dough Recipe + HOT SUBS too
* Eggplant & Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna, Meatballs, Chicken Marsala
* Salad w Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese with a Delicious Balsamic Reduction Dressing
* DESSERTS: Tiramisu, Italian Ice Cream, Cheesecake plus more...
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YOU GET A FEW TOMATO SAUCE RECIPES!
AND ALSO AMAZING SAUCE RECIPES LIKE: Alfredo, Vodka, + Pesto too!
"Chefs from all around the world make these classics, I hope you will too ~ Mario"
5. Spaghetti Sauces: Authentic Italian Recipes from Biba Caggiano
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Spaghetti Sauces Authentic Italian Recipes from Biba CaggianoDescription
Eighty authentic Italian recipes are sure to indulge everyone at the table with palate-pleasing flavors. Twirl your fork into a plate of spaghetti topped with Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper, and Crisp Garlic; Mediterranean Pesto with Tomatoes; Prawns with Broccoli Florets and Paprika; Tomato Sauce with Goat Cheese and Basil; or Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar.
Biba Caggiano is an award-winning author of eight cookbooks and the chef/owner of BIBA Restaurant. Her restaurant is the recipient of many awards and recognition from Food Network Canada, Wine Spectator, Conde Nast Traveler, Gourmet Magazine, and Taste of Italia. She lives in Sacramento, California.
6. Homemade Pasta Made Simple: A Pasta Cookbook with Easy Recipes & Lessons to Make Fresh Pasta Any Night
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"If youve ever had the desire to learn to make pasta from scratch, now is your chance. This cookbook is destined to become the only book on homemade pasta that you need, and it is sure to have you rolling pasta with the confidence and skill of an Italian grandmother in no time!"Sarah Ozimek, founder of CuriousCuisiniere.com
From fresh lasagna sheets to decadently stuffed ravioli, there is nothing better than eating homemade pasta. Homemade Pasta Made Simple is your all-in-one pasta cookbook for truly easy, stress-free pasta making at home. If you want to learn to make pasta for your family any night of the weekand have fun while doing itthen Homemade Pasta Made Simple is the pasta cookbook for you.
Say Ciao! to the infinite pleasures of pasta with this fun, beginner-friendly pasta cookbook that offers:
- 65 Pasta Recipes for choosing from a variety of simple, foolproof pastas
- 30 Sauce Recipes for mixing and matching with your freshly made pasta
- Helpful Tips for getting you up and running with the proper techniques and fundamental equipment make this more than just a pasta cookbook
Recipes in this pasta cookbook include: Farfalle, Walnut and Gorgonzola Tortelloni, Pumpkin Gnocchi, Tortellini Bolognesi, Ricotta Gnocchi, Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Pesto Alla Genovese, Arrabbiata Sauce, and more makes this the only pasta cookbook your pantry needs!
Whether you prefer your pasta hand-shaped, ribbon-cut, or stuffed, Homemade Pasta Made Simple is your go-to pasta cookbook for mastering the perfect pasta and so much more.
7. Pasta Sauces (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)
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This volume includes all the information the home cook needs - from equipment and basic techniques to a complete glossary. Each of the easy to make recipes is illustrated with a full-page, full-color photograph that shows how the finished dish will look.8. The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces (Square Peg Cookery Classics)
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Square PegDescription
Acharming revised edition of the classic Italian cookbook that has soldmore thana million copies and been translated into 12 languages
With flavors bursting from the simplest ingredients, the authentic Italian pasta dishesoffered herecan make home cooking truly sensational. The scent of torn basil leaves, the sizzle of pan-fried prawns, the sight of an olive-studded spaghetti alla puttanescapasta sauces invigorate all the senses. In this definitive collection, Diane Seed shares the100 best sauce recipes she has encountered in 40 years of living, eating, and cooking in Italy. Infinitely varied, it includes specialities from regions across Italy and classics we've come to love that are both delicious and economical, plus a few extra-special dishes that are perfect for occasions. This indispensible selection is as wide-ranging as Italian culture itself. Trusted by cooks formore than25 years, its sensational yet simple recipes are an essential ingredient in every kitchen. Includes dual measures.
9. The Best Pasta Sauces: Favorite Regional Italian Recipes
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Food writer, cooking teacher, and Milan native Micol Negrin has written the first cookbook to explore the best, most authentic Italian pasta sauce recipes from a regional perspective.The culinary odyssey begins in northern Italy, where rich sauces are prepared with fresh cream or local cheese: Creamy Fontina Sauce with Crushed Walnuts and White Truffle Oil; Parmigiano Sauce with Fresh Nutmeg; Pine Nut and Marjoram Pesto.
Central Italy is known for sauces made with cured meats, sheeps milk cheeses, and extra-virgin olive oil: Spicy Tomato, Onion, and Guanciale Sauce; Smashed Potato Sauce with Cracked Black Pepper and Olive Oil; Caramelized Fennel and Crumbled Sausage Sauce.
In southern Italy, simple, frugal ingredients meld into satisfying and delicious flavors: Sweet Pepper and Lamb Rag with Rosemary; Fresh Ricotta Sauce with Diced Prosciutto; Spicy Cannellini Bean Sauce with Pancetta and Arugula.
The islands of Sicily and Sardinia take advantage of the bountiful seafood from the Mediterranean and game from the mountainous terrain: Pork Rag with a Hint of Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon; Red Mullet Roe with Garlicky Bread Crumbs; Rich Lobster Sauce.
Negrin also provides a primer on saucing the Italian way, the basics for handmade pastas, the key to cooking pasta al dente, vital ingredients for every Italian kitchen, perfect wine pairings, and the best food shopping sources around the United States. Complete with mouthwatering color photographs and detailed maps of the various regions, The Best Pasta Sauces lets you travel to Italy without ever leaving your kitchen.
10. Pasta Sauce :The Ultimate Recipe Guide - Over 30 Delicious & Best Selling Recipes
