Ten years ago my family moved to Italy. Many a time have I been
asked for advice on good English language books featuring authentic
Italian cooking. This article is my answer to that question. The list
below includes the names of my favorite books and a brief review of them
- by me.
Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home
Mario's book is everything we love about Italian cooking, simple genuine recipes made with the finest ingredients. If you buy just one Italian cook book in your life then this is the one. I have lived over ten years in Italy and Mario comes across as just so genuinely Italian. The recipes too are 100% authentic. They are exactly how you would eat in Italy.
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Marcella has really produced a winner with this book. It is very comprehensive and includes many of the more elaborate Italian dishes. This book really helps you to realize just how much more there is to Italian cooking than just pasta and pizza. Some really great recipes and very well presented. Ideal for those who want to try more advanced Italian cooking.
Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey: The Mediterranean Flavors of Sardinia
There are very few decent cookbooks about the cuisine of Sardinia - this is by far the best of them. Efisio is one of the most famous Sardinian chefs and his sheer love of the magical island of Sardinia and the island's cuisine infuses this book from beginning to end. Many of the recipes in this book are virtually unknown outside of Sardinia but boy are they tasty!! The photos are also exceptional - a beautiful journey through perhaps the most beautiful of the Mediterranean islands.
Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home
Mario's book is everything we love about Italian cooking, simple genuine recipes made with the finest ingredients. If you buy just one Italian cook book in your life then this is the one. I have lived over ten years in Italy and Mario comes across as just so genuinely Italian. The recipes too are 100% authentic. They are exactly how you would eat in Italy.
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Marcella has really produced a winner with this book. It is very comprehensive and includes many of the more elaborate Italian dishes. This book really helps you to realize just how much more there is to Italian cooking than just pasta and pizza. Some really great recipes and very well presented. Ideal for those who want to try more advanced Italian cooking.
Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey: The Mediterranean Flavors of Sardinia
There are very few decent cookbooks about the cuisine of Sardinia - this is by far the best of them. Efisio is one of the most famous Sardinian chefs and his sheer love of the magical island of Sardinia and the island's cuisine infuses this book from beginning to end. Many of the recipes in this book are virtually unknown outside of Sardinia but boy are they tasty!! The photos are also exceptional - a beautiful journey through perhaps the most beautiful of the Mediterranean islands.
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