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Italian food has always been immensly popular. Whether for company or family, no meal hits the spot like a long-simmered stew like Osso Bucco with Red Wine, or Chicken with Peppers and Mushrooms, perhaps with a side of Creamy Polenta. The trouble, of course, is finding the time for these soulfully flavored dishes, especially during the week. But with The Italian Slow Cooker, every cook who can spare 10 minutes of prep time can leave the house for work (or retire for the night) and return to a meal that tastes as though it had been coddled all day by an Italian grandmother.
Michele Scicolone, a respected authority on Italian cooking, shows how fresh ingredients and a few simple steps can lift dishes well beyond the usual "crockpot cooking," while keeping all the plug-it-in-and-walk-away convenince. In addition to providing scores of Italian classics that beg for a slow cooker (Turkey Meatball and Escarole Soup; Meat and Mushroom Ragu), Scicolone shows how a slow cooker can make "stir-crazy" dishes like polenta and risotto without any stirring at all. The slow cooker can also turn out moist meatloaf and perfect cheesecakes that don't crack. The full-color photos by Alan Richardson (of Hello, Cupcake! fame) do full justice to the rustic beauty of the food.
Michele Scicolone, a respected authority on Italian cooking, shows how fresh ingredients and a few simple steps can lift dishes well beyond the usual "crockpot cooking," while keeping all the plug-it-in-and-walk-away convenince. In addition to providing scores of Italian classics that beg for a slow cooker (Turkey Meatball and Escarole Soup; Meat and Mushroom Ragu), Scicolone shows how a slow cooker can make "stir-crazy" dishes like polenta and risotto without any stirring at all. The slow cooker can also turn out moist meatloaf and perfect cheesecakes that don't crack. The full-color photos by Alan Richardson (of Hello, Cupcake! fame) do full justice to the rustic beauty of the food.
About the Author
Michele Scicolone is the author of fourteen cookbooks, including, most recently, Entertaining with the Sopranos and The Sopranos Family Cookbook, which spent 7 weeks as a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Her 1000 Italian Recipes and A Fresh Taste of Italy were nominted for James Beard, International Association of Culinary Professionals and Julia Child Awards. She resides in New York, Ny.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: The Italian Slow Cooker (Paperback)
This is an excellent cookbook for the slow cooker offering interesting and tasty recipes. The instructions are clear and the choice of recipes is varied.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (57 customer reviews) 87 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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Patience Rewarded: Slowly Wonderful Cucina Italiana,
By Michael Strasser - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Italian Slow Cooker (Paperback)
After spending a mouthwatering hour perusing this wonderful cookbook my wife and I went out and bought a slow cooker. Easy and delicious stocks, soups and a splendid turkey bolognese sauce were our first efforts. We will be soon be on to other sauces, vegetables, stews and desserts.Michele Scicolone's instructions are always accurate and easy to follow. Her invention and taste sense make this book a total delight. 131 of 140 people found the following review helpful
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By Brian M. Orourke "Concerned Scientist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Italian Slow Cooker (Paperback)
I have to admit I'm a great fan of Michele Scicolone. I got one of her cookbooks long ago, baked the best cookie I've ever had, and have been addicted to her wonderful recipes, stories and style ever since. This book continues her tradition of crafting perfect cookbooks. Why do I say perfect? Well, I'm not a professional cook, yet I can follow her recipes and create fantastic meals. Many cookbooks have recipes that are tricky or simply don't come out at all. Michele's books are totally trustworthy. Her recipes work flawlessly, deliciously. I just opened my copy of Italian Slow Cooker, found the recipe for Chicken Ragu, and looked at the outside temperature. It's only 10 degrees above zero in the Catskills, but I'm tasting her ragu tonight and the world is warm and comfy.I recommend this book to everyone. Brian O'Rourke 91 of 101 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful cookbook!,
By E. PALMATEER - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Italian Slow Cooker (Paperback)
This is a WONDERFUL cookbook! I have made most of the recipes in it and have enjoyed each one. They come out delicious (not the grey mush that most crock pot recipes turn into) and are relatively easy. I also like that they don't all need a million ingredients. A lot of these recipes use things you likely already have on hand. TWO THUMBS UP!
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