The Basic Art of Italian Cooking [Kindle Edition]

Maria Liberati (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This strange little cookbook was written by a "former international supermodel" who credits her portrait artist in her acknowledgments and her make-up artist in her "credits." In fact, the entire volume has the ramshackle feeling of a vanity project; it's both oddly personal and poorly organized (a gnocchi recipe is hidden in a chapter called "Memories of Avezzano," while pasta sauce is found in "At My Grandfather's Vineyard"). Further, the author introduces each chapter with detailed paragraphs about a nerve-wracking train trip, say, or her hair stylist's love life. However, the recipes themselves are appealing, for the most part: a Granita Al Caffe, an icy-sweet summer dessert, couldn't be easier to prepare, and Linguine Alle Vongole is straightforward and tasty. Still, one can't help but wish for more careful instructions; a risotto recipe directs cooks to "add the rice with just enough broth to moisten it," then wait for the broth to "disappear." Also, the measurements in different recipes are inconsistent, sometimes in grams and sometimes in pounds or cups. Perhaps this irregularity suggests a nice mix of Italian and American styles, but it does the home cook no favors.
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Product Description

The first in the series, include recipes from celebrity chef-Maria Liberati along with stories of her life in the mountains of Italy. More than just a cookbook, a recipe novel, a trip to Italy in a book!
Contains over 50 recipes and menus for special occasions.
Alll recipes are authentic Italian and follow the Slow Food method!
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking has been featured in national media such as Tastes of Italia, Healthy Cooking, Celebrity Society Magazine as well as lifestyletv.com, chickspeak.com, and more! Read what everyone is talking about and discover another European secret

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 2049 KB
• Print Length: 204 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1928911005
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc.; 1 edition (November 1, 2006)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001AX8TZE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,758 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Maria Liberati is a former international model, entrpereneur turned Celebrity Chef/Award Winning Author. Her first book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking has become a worldwide bestseller. Her second book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition was selected as Best Italian Cuisine Book in the USA by Gourmand World Book Awards. Her blog at http://www.marialiberati.com/blog2 is subscribed to by over 100,000 worldwide subscribers.
Maria is considered one of the foremost experts on Italian cuisine and culture. She is also a food journalist and consultant for companies around the World and is a sought after Speaker and Celebrity Spokesperson.She divides her time between her country farm and house in the mountains of Italy and residence in the US.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Food, cooking, romance, travel, February 27, 2006

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Lisa "Lisa" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Basic Art of Italian Cooking (Paperback)

A beautiful,delicious trip to Italy. It's a great cookbook, but it's also a wonderful 'read'. It's so easy to 'lose yourself' while reading and imagine yourself eating one of these scrumptious dishes in some of the most beautiful places in Italy.

A cookbook, travel book, romance book all in one. I found the recipes easy to follow. My husband and I had a wonderful Valentine's day dinner by using the Romantic dinner for two suggestion in the back. We cooked the meal together-which made the dinner more romantic and added the suggested wine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You Too Can Be A Chef For A Day, July 1, 2007

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RJ "Book-Lover" (TN, USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: The Basic Art of Italian Cooking (Paperback)

Whether you're an experienced chef or beginner, you will enjoy this book. Not only did I read it - I also experimented with
several of the recipes - the results were fantastic! We
have decided to try each and every recipe.

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria
Liberati has everything a reader could possibly
ask for - from the heart warming personal stories
Maria shares throughout, to the detailed recipes,
everything has been well organized, professionally
presented and is easily understood. And with the
terminology index, the reader has all the tools
to not only prepare a fine meal, but pronounce the
beautiful Italian language properly. Which for the
cooking enthusiast, definitely adds a flair of
sophistication to your dining experience. Whether
you're a seasoned chef or an amateur in the kitchen,
you will enjoy "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking".
The recipes and memories that will be created as a
result of this book, will surely be cherished by all!
I look forward to all future offerings from Maria
Liberati. She has a DVD version set for release this
fall, and the website is loaded - with spices, lots
of kitchen goodies, tips & tricks!

Much more than a cook book, The Basic Art of Italian
Cooking takes you on a tour of Italy, from the comfort
of your own home. You can almost smell the food, feel
the breeze and see the vineyards, due to the depth
and reach of Maria's writing. All the stories about
her family, the origin of the recipes, and the detailed
directions, this is a good read, with delicious
conclusions. Definitely a book that will not spend
much time on the shelf.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars storia meravigliose dell'alimento elegante! mangi l'italiano!!!, January 10, 2006

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coco b. "italiana" (philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Basic Art of Italian Cooking (Paperback)

Elegant food, wonderful stories! Eat Italian!!!

This book is a journey through a [beautiful] woman's life as she records her favorite memories of family, friends and the love of her life. "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking" is a compilation of the author's traditional family recipes. The book features a Menu Suggestion section that shares themed meals with recipes from the first course to the dessert drinks!

goda il gusto dell'Italia!
enjoy the taste of Italy!