Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking is like the Michael Jordan of cookbooks in the 'Greatest Cookbooks of All Time' league. Seriously, try having a dinner party without someone name-dropping Marcella Hazan as their culinary muse—it's impossible. This book turns kitchen newbies into pasta pros faster than you can say 'al dente'. Its fans? They're a cult. They whisper about 'authenticity' like it's a secret sauce. And don't even get me started on the debates over the best Bolognese recipe. This book doesn’t just sit on a shelf; it reigns supreme in kitchens everywhere.