Comments on: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking http://italianchef.com/blog/2009/03/31/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:38:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Frank A Fariello Jr http://italianchef.com/blog/2009/03/31/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Frank A Fariello Jr Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:00:42 +0000 http://italianchef.com/blog/archive/2009/03/30/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking.aspx#comment-19 Totally agree! Essentials is the best all-round book I know of for those wanting to learn Italian cooking in English. Hazan is great at explaining the 'feel' of Italian cooking, not just recipes.<br /><br />Of course, I would not overlook the many books of Giuliano Bugialli, either, especially his Art of Italian Cooking. While Hazan is essentially a gifted amateur (very gifted) Bugialli is a culinary expert. Besides recipes, his books are a lesson in culinary history. Plus, they complement each other in other ways: Hazan is a romagnola and her recipes reflect that, while Bugialli is from Florence and his recipes have a strong emphasis on Tuscan cooking. Now for Roman cooking, Jo Bettoja is great, too. <br /><br />And if you read Italian, you can't miss Artusi and Ada Boni (Il Talismano della Felicita')...<br /> Totally agree! Essentials is the best all-round book I know of for those wanting to learn Italian cooking in English. Hazan is great at explaining the ‘feel’ of Italian cooking, not just recipes.

Of course, I would not overlook the many books of Giuliano Bugialli, either, especially his Art of Italian Cooking. While Hazan is essentially a gifted amateur (very gifted) Bugialli is a culinary expert. Besides recipes, his books are a lesson in culinary history. Plus, they complement each other in other ways: Hazan is a romagnola and her recipes reflect that, while Bugialli is from Florence and his recipes have a strong emphasis on Tuscan cooking. Now for Roman cooking, Jo Bettoja is great, too.

And if you read Italian, you can’t miss Artusi and Ada Boni (Il Talismano della Felicita’)…

]]> By: Big Anthony http://italianchef.com/blog/2009/03/31/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Big Anthony Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:48:43 +0000 http://italianchef.com/blog/archive/2009/03/30/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking.aspx#comment-20 I'm glad to here Essentials recommended by someone who knows. I checked it out from the library a little while back, and thought it was the most comprehensive, quirky, personal italian cookbook I have seen. I can tell that the author not only knows what she is talking about, but that she truly enjoys her craft. I'll be buying it soon. I’m glad to here Essentials recommended by someone who knows. I checked it out from the library a little while back, and thought it was the most comprehensive, quirky, personal italian cookbook I have seen. I can tell that the author not only knows what she is talking about, but that she truly enjoys her craft. I’ll be buying it soon.

]]> By: Phil http://italianchef.com/blog/2009/03/31/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Phil Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:31:25 +0000 http://italianchef.com/blog/archive/2009/03/30/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking.aspx#comment-22 Thanks but the picture could be better. I really need to work on my photography skills. Thanks but the picture could be better. I really need to work on my photography skills.

]]> By: The Cooking Accountant http://italianchef.com/blog/2009/03/31/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-21 The Cooking Accountant Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:53:46 +0000 http://italianchef.com/blog/archive/2009/03/30/essentials-of-classic-italian-cooking.aspx#comment-21 Essentials is my favorite cookbook! The Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter, Roast Chicken with Lemons, and Veal Scaloppine with Lemon are the recipes I make very frequently. I have tried various other recipes from the book (including the Almond Cake) and they always turn out amazing. The ingredients for Baked Crespelle with Bolognese Meat Sauce are similar to my mom's Pastitsio, so I can't wait to try it! It looks delicious in your picture! Essentials is my favorite cookbook! The Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter, Roast Chicken with Lemons, and Veal Scaloppine with Lemon are the recipes I make very frequently. I have tried various other recipes from the book (including the Almond Cake) and they always turn out amazing. The ingredients for Baked Crespelle with Bolognese Meat Sauce are similar to my mom’s Pastitsio, so I can’t wait to try it! It looks delicious in your picture!

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