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Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking From Al Forno
by Johanne Killeen
Product Group: Book
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks (1991-05-08)
ISBN: 0060161191
EAN: 9780060161194
Dewy Decimal #: 641.5945
Hardcover: 224 pages
Edition: 1
Release Date: 1991-05-08
SKU: 080320003
Condition: Collectible: Very Go
Comments: This First Edition, signed by authors, is in very good condition. No visible markings, highlights, underlining, tears to text. Tight spine. Inside of Front Dust Jacket flap, price is clipped-off. Top of Hard Cover is lightly sunned. Otherwise, Dust Jacket & Hard Cover is clean with light/minimum, shelf/edge wear. Great recipes, worth having, at an affordable price. (L11-14)
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Cucina Simpatica brings to home cooks the luscious, lusty food of Al Forno, the acclaimed restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. Since opening Al Forno in 1980, owners-chefs Johanne Killeen and George Germon have won a loyal following, rave reviews, and many awards for their superb food. The recipes reflect their down-to-earth style of hearty yet simple trattoria and Italian home cooking. Included are detailed instructions for making their renowned grilled pizza. While Cucina Simpatica is organized by courses—from starters, soups, salads, bruschetta, crostinis, and polenta to pizzas, pastas, grills, roasts, braises, vegetables, and desserts—the authors urge readers to be flexible and make their own choices. A grilled pizza accompanied by a small salad may suffice for dinner. Pasta can be served in small portions as a first course or in larger amounts as the focus of the meal. A platter of roasted vegetables makes a fine meatless meal. Cucina Simpatica inspires home cooks to prepare the rustic, robust Italian-style food from one of America's finest restaurants.
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Customer Reviews
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Beautiful and Delicious
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-06-26
If what they say is true, "We eat first with our eyes", then that just makes these recipes that much more delicious! This cookbook is filled with beautiful photography and wonderful easy to prepare recipes. I find myself reaching for this cookbook and coming up with meals that leaves everyone asking for more.
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Great recipes
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-03-07
There are great recipes in this book that have become favorites of my family. If I could only have 5 cookbooks, this would be one of the 5. The Red Pepper Pasta, Fig Crostata and Conchilglie al forno with Mushrooms and Radicchio could not be lived without.
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Great cookbook, but...
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-06-04
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I really like this cookbook, but am I the only one who thinks it's odd that their chicken stock recipe says that it makes 2 quarts when in fact it's more like 2 gallons?
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Must have cookbook for your collection
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-03-26
This is a fabulous cookbook. Many, many delicious recipes with easy to follow instructions. This book is a classic that you will use over and over again to prepare loads of great Italian foods.
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Love this book!
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-12-10
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
After eating at Al Forno's several times in the late 90's I bought the book. I was brought up in the restaurant business and new my way around the kitchen though my style was pretty basic. These recipes brought me into a more creative phase. I have made almost all of them. They are easy to follow with great tips and advice on how to succeed. My kids who are grown now, grew up eating Pasta in the Pink and Penne with tomato cream and 5 cheeses. Another favorite is the Chicken stuffed with bruschetta - made on the grill is best. Oh..and the grilled pizza! Have fun!
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