The only ting that stops me from rating this cookbook as excellent is that you may have difficulty finding some of the ingredients in your locality, and that some of the recipes are complex. That is, these are not "one-hour after work recipes". These are Italian classics that require time in the kitchen. We have several Italian cookbooks by the popular TV Italian Cooks. This is our favorite. With a little practice, you will produce Italian restaurant quality meals. We have several of Marcella's other cookbooks, but we find ourselves uisng this one more than any other - - the recipes are that good.- Kevin & Kathy
Marcella Hazan's Classic Italian Cookbook is the classic, traditional Italian cookbook. If you want classic Italian cuisine the way Italian cuisine should taste, you will want this cookbook. No pictures, other than hand-drawn illustrations of techniques where needed; however, the directions are clear and not overly complicated. There are sauces (e.g., béchamel, red sauce, etc.), first courses (e.g., baked oysters with oil and parsley), pasta dishes with all the various sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, salads, and desserts.
The only thing that prevents me from telling you this is the best Italian cookbook, bar none, maybe the best cookbook of any flavor, is my own greed. The more of you that know about it makes it more expensive and difficult for me to get them from eBay. I will also not tell you that right after acquiring a red Betty Crocker book this one should come next.
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