Pasta Basics

by Zavan, Laura

• ISBN13: 9781554077564
• ISBN10: 1554077567
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-21
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

The My Cooking Class Series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish, and every ingredient and every step is shown from above in full color so it's as true to life as possible -- just like a real cooking course. Written instructions accompany each recipe, and specialized tasks, such as making homemade pasta, are clearly demonstrated. Variations, notes and glossaries are welcome additions to each "class."My Cooking Class replicates a professional cooking course and will transform how home cooks learn to prepare dishes and meals. Every ingredient, pot, pan and tool is shown, not just described, making this new visual cookbook format deliciously simple.Pasta is a family favorite that's perfect for entertaining too. The 82 recipes in this book are super easy. Home cooks can recreate the tasty dishes they enjoy at their favorite restaurant and discover new ones.Pasta Basics has nine chapters: Basics Express Vegetarian Fish and Seafood Meats Salads Lasagnas Ravioli GnocchiSome of the superb recipes are: Pesto Meat sauce Rigatoni with ham and gorgonzola Pappardelle with wild mushrooms Spaghetti with fresh tuna Mussels with saffron Seafood linguine Paccheri with grilled vegetables Penne with sausage and peas Caprese salad Pumpkin gnocchi Duck tagliatelle Spinach and ricotta cannelloni Radicchio lasagna

Author Biography

Originally from Venice, Laura Zavan is a chef, food stylist, instructor, culinary consultant and a regular contributor to France's Regal and Elle magazines.