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Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking

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This is one of my favorite Italian cookbooks. The recipes in this book are easy, don't require hard-to-find ingredients and best of all, taste great! I have made several recipes and have been pleased with all. Another book I would recommend would be the Italian Cooking Encyclopedia published by Hermes and Hermes (these recipes are more complicated, but authentic!).

Being of half-Italian extraction (and having learned many recipes and techniques from my Italian Grandmother), and considering that I've read and/or purchased more than a dozen Italian cookbooks, I can safely say that this is the best Italian cookbook that I've seen thus far. I really like the recipes that Mr. Cecconi puts forth, but I will caution the novice cook that his directions seem aimed at those who are completely comfortable in the kitchen or have some cooking experience. If you know your way around a stove, can handle a knife and know the difference between basil and oregano, then I encourage you to expand your culinary expertise via this most awesome Italian cookbook; beware though, this is not a numbered, step-by-step, fully illustrated, hand-holding direction guide for new cooks. On the other hand, if you're looking to hone your repertoire of Italian recipes, I'll save you the trouble of looking elsewhere for a single-volume cookbook that covers it all......this is it. From appetizers to desserts and everything in between, this book gives you the recipes and insight needed to fool your guests into thinking that you are a true Italian chef. If cooking is more than a chore to you and you're looking to cook in the true Italian style, then you must buy this book. My applause to Mr. Cecconi and to Betty Crocker.

I just got this book, and the book is fun reading as well as informative about the foods in the 20 regeons in Italy. Each recipe contains easy to follow directions, prep times, and cooking times. If you love simple and great Italian food, this book is for you.

This is a great book. My girlfriend and I like to cook many of the recipes included in this well illustrated cookbook. The meals in general are easy to cook and taste great. The book includes various pasta dishes, bread, dessert, pizza, salad, and meat dishes. Well worth the money.

I bought the original "Betty Crocker Italian Cooking" book (published 1991) several years ago. I absolutely loved it. Everything I made was delicious and easy to make. The receipes came with a history in the margins. The book was interesting and educational. I wanted to give one to my sister, but this edition wasn't available. I purchased the "Betty Crocker's New Italian Cookbook" instead. That was a big disappointment. (see my review on that edition) Just last week I decided to check Amazon to see if I could get another copy.(Mine has fallen apart from constant use.) I then saw this new edition. There were no reviews, so I took a chance and bought it. I LOVE IT. There are a few different recipes in addition to the old ones. The format is like the original edition with all of the histories included. My Italian neighbor, Gloria, thinks it's a great book also. She's a great Italian cook.(of course, she's from BROOKLYN!)