Book description
A BON APPETIT BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from "the Queen of Italian Cooking" (Chicago Tribune). A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes-from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you'll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)-beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan"If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored." -Nigella Lawson Marcella Hazan introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. In this, her magnum opus, she gives us a manual for cooks of every level of expertise-from beginners to accomplished professionals. In these pages, home cooks will discover: Minestrone alla Romagnola Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta Risotto with Clams Squid and Potatoes, Genoa Style Chicken Cacciatora Ossobuco in Bianco Meatballs and Tomatoes Artichoke Torta Crisp-Fried Zucchini blossoms Sunchoke and Spinach Salad Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts Zabaglione And much more This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire in one indispensable volume. As the generations of readers who have turned to it over the years know (and as their spattered and worn copies can attest), there is no more passionate and inspiring guide to the cuisine of Italy.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience