Fresco: Modern Tuscan Cooking for All Seasons [Hardcover]

Marion Scotto (Author), Vincent Scotto (Author), Rosanna Scotto (Author), Elaina Scotto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997

This collection of 120 recipes from Fresco, a Tuscan-style restaurant in New York, features healthy, uncomplicated dishes using the freshest produce of each season. The recipes have been selected for their ease of preparation at home and include shopping tips and substitution suggestions.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Fresco is the name of a popular Manhattan restaurant, whose homey Italian fare is reflected in this collection of about 100 recipes. The authors are the owner and the chef, respectively, and are not related; although for the proprietor, ownership is a family affair, extending even to her daughter, who is an anchor for Fox 5 TV News. The recipes are simple and straightforward and use fresh, seasonal ingredients, often adapting traditional Italian fare to the availability of ingredients in America (e.g., Crabmeat and Asparagus Lasagne; Corn Chowder; and Cranberry Apple Tart with Hazelnut Crust). Recipes are organized by season, which can result in quirky placement for dishes that can be prepared at several times during the year (e.g., Savory Greens with Orange Vinaigrette; Risotto with Shrimp, Arugula and Lemon; Sausage and Leek Tart with Fennel Crust). Selections of such specialty items as antipasti and pizzas are appended to the back of the seasonal sections, an arrangement that may make such recipes hard to find. Unlike many restaurant cookbooks, this one with its hearty, uncomplicated recipes seems well suited for family gatherings. Abundant pasta recipes (Pappardelle with Veal Ragu and Pumpkin; Penne Gratin) join the likes of Risotto with Garlic Sausage, Tomatoes and Arugula, and Panettone Bread Pudding. With its 40 color photos, this cookbook is likely to tempt home cooks who can't get out to sample Scotto fare at the restaurant.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; 1st edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789202948
• ISBN-13: 978-0789202949
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,040,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the restaurant!, February 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fresco: Modern Tuscan Cooking for All Seasons (Hardcover)

I've dined at the restaurant many times, and it is consistently good. The cookbook is just as good as the restaurant - especially the Penne Gratin (very rich, very decadent and VERY delicious!)

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cooking.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All recipes are inviting and scrumptous!, November 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fresco: Modern Tuscan Cooking for All Seasons (Hardcover)

You can actually grill a delicious pizza while friends hang out around the barbecue drinking red wine! The soups are delicious as well as the salads, meat entrees and their famous seasoning recipes! A must have for family meals as well as friendly get togethers!