A Fresh Taste of Italy: 250 Authentic Recipes, Undiscovered Dishes, and New Flavors for Every Day

I purchased this book to learn different Italian dishes. I wanted unique recipes that bring flavor and interest to the table. This book brings that to the table! I can say that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the historical aspects(small tidbits) of the dishes. I enjoy a bit of background when cooking. She gives through instructions. I like to use vegetables in unique ways, the front cover is a fine example; Pasta with beets. (I love beets!), several other recipes use fava beans, leeks, fennel. Items I purchase regularly. Definite win for me! Purchased from amazon deal for less than 5-!!

Was ok, but I'm picky and revamped most of what I tried.

I have this cookbook and wanted another. Love the recipes and so does my husband, I cook! A recipe in this book which is made with mushrooms pearl onions is excellent! So good that it has become a staple dish for Thanksgiving at our home.The recipes are not difficult but one would think they were by the wonderful flavors of every recipe in this book that I have tried.

A fabulous cookbook.!!! I am of Italian descent on both sides, a fairly good cook and know good food. Delicious and easy recipes to satisfy all tastes. Have never tried a receipe in this book that wasn't excellent. I'm a fan!

Not what I thought I was getting. I was looking for a full recipe book this book goes into to much detail

Great Cookbook....Fast Shipp'g....Thanks...SWP

worth every Penny!!!

I can't count the number of cookbooks on my shelf and probably half of them are some version of cucina italiana. This remains my favorite. I bought it years ago for the cover picture -- really, it's gorgeous. I had never heard of Michelle Sciciolone before but I got it home and made that cover dish -- Spaghetti con Rubini (spag with rubies) -- and just started working my way though the book.I should say here that I'm 100% Italian and have been eating excellent Italian all my life. Learned to cook from my Neapolitan grandfather and my mom (his daughter). Pop truly was a master, but he could have learned a lot from this book -- even if he'd never have admitted it.Highly recommended.