Patricia Wells' Trattoria : Healthy, Simple, Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy [Paperback]

Patricia Wells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

Trattorias are the places where Italians go for robust, hearty foods that are simply prepared and bursting with flavor. Now the award-winning author of Bistro Cooking fuels America's passion for Italian food with 150 authentic recipes that capture the flavor and brio of the small towns and villages of Italy, Targeted ads.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Over a hundred recipes pack this collection of fare gathered from the small family restaurants of Italy, providing a range of dishes which will prove easy to produce at home. From sea Bass with Potatoes and Tomatoes in Parchment to Lamb Braised in White Wine, Garlic and Peppers, this holds no photos but plenty of easy and appealing dishes. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 338 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380714981
• ISBN-13: 978-0380714988
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,040,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are looking for a classic Italian Cookbook..., May 23, 2000

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K. Larrabee "k_elle" (soCAL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Patricia Wells' Trattoria : Healthy, Simple, Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy (Paperback)

this is it! This was recommended to me by a friend, and I have yet to be disappointed. The beauty to this book is in the fresh ingredients and the simplicity of the dishes. I have several favorites-the Pasta Putanesca, and the Rigatoni with Celery Meat Sauce. It's a great addition to your cooking library.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Therecipes are excellent and doable., July 5, 1998

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This review is from: Patricia Wells' Trattoria : Healthy, Simple, Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy (Paperback)

This is one of my favorite cook books. I bought her book after a trip to Italy and found that I was able to capture the essence of Trattoria cooking. I particularly like her Osso Bucco (Braised veal shanks) recipe and her recipe for crusty Italian bread.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the all time great cookbooks., October 28, 1998

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Stephen A. Newton "Steve" (Sarasota, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Patricia Wells' Trattoria : Healthy, Simple, Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy (Paperback)

Every recipe is excellent. Beautifully written for every level of experience from neophyte to professional chef, there is no doubt that this cookbook will be among your personal favorites.