Italian Cooking The definitive encyclopedia of fabulous italian food

I have this cookbook in a slightly different edition, and it is definitely one of my favorites. The photography is beautiful -- many of the recipes have step-by-step photos in addition to a nice photo of the finished dish. The photos, paired with the clear instructions and explanations of ingredients, make this a really useful book. I have tried several recipes out of it and have never been disappointed. It has everything, from plain everyday fare to fancier company dishes. It is a shame this one is out of print -- get a copy if you can find it!

One of the more useful and immediately applicable cookbooks in my rather large library. Excellent layout, with clear descriptions and helpful pictures on each page. Top-notch photos, but this is so much more than a coffee table book or a pretty cover. This book is usable! From antipasta to dessert, I absolutely love this book. Can't go wrong!