Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook -- M

<b>A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from "the Queen of Italian Cooking" (<i>Chicago Tribune</i>). 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</b> <p/>"If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored." --Nigella Lawson <p/> Marcella Hazan introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. In this, her magnum opus, she gives us a manual for cooks of every level of expertise--from beginners to accomplished professionals. <p/> In these pages, home cooks will discover: <p/> - Minestrone alla Romagnola <br> - Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta <br> - Risotto with Clams <br> - Squid and Potatoes, Genoa Style <br> - Chicken Cacciatora <br> - Ossobuco in Bianco <br> - Meatballs and Tomatoes <br> - Artichoke Torta <br> - Crisp-Fried Zucchini blossoms <br> - Sunchoke and Spinach Salad <br> - Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style <br> - Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts <br> - Zabaglione <br> - And much more <p/> This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, <i>Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking </i>brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes fro