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The bestselling author of Molto Italiano and Molto Gusto shares 120 of his favorite seasonal recipes in month-by-month menus perfect for celebrating with family and friends
For Mario Batali, privilege is also a responsibility. Dedicated to giving back, the renowned chef believes that sharing is crucial to leading a fulfilling life—especially at the table. That spirit of togetherness is at the heart of Molto Batali, a collection of festive and delicious recipes meant for sharing with friends and family throughout the year.
From lush summer salads to hearty winter braises, the seasonal dishes in Molto Batali—all easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients—enliven any dinner table, from a weeknight meal to a holiday celebration. Better yet, the recipes are organized into perfectly paired combinations for stellar meals. Each month features a sumptuous main course such as Leg of Lamb in a Clementine Crust; three toothsome pastas such as Wine-Stained Gemelli with Sausage “Meatballs” and Eggplant; four delectable veggie sides such as Sautéed Rutabagas with Chile, Mint, and Maple; a rustic, flavorful soup such as Green Garlic Soup; and an indulgent dessert such as Nectarine and Black Pepper Cheesecake.
The tantalizing recipes in Molto Batali reflect Mario’s passion for food and family, his belief in the importance of eating together, and the joy that comes when we share lovingly made meals. This same spirit of community and family informs the charitable work of the Mario Batali Foundation, the mission of which is to feed, protect, educate, and empower children—encouraging them to dream big while providing them with the necessary tools to become an active force for change in today’s world.
Simple Family Meals will win shoppers with its straightforward, family-friendly approach: Organized by month, its chapters each present one main dish; five veggie sides; three pasta variations; and one dessert. And Quentin Bacon's food photographs qualify as deliciously tempting.
— Edward Ash-Milby
Mario Batali is the James Beard Award-winning author of eight cookbooks, including Molto Batali, Molto Gusto, Molto Italiano, and Spain...A Culinary Road Trip, as well as the app Mario Batali Cooks! With a host of television shows to his name; fifteen restaurants; and Eataly, a fifty-thouasand-square-foot Italian marketplace in New York City's Flatiron District that he co-owns with his partner, Joe Bastianich, Mario Batali is one of the most recognized and most respected chefs working in America today. Mario splits his time between New York City's Greenwich Village and northern Michigan with his wife and their two sons.
evilgenius123
Posted April 27, 2012
This is a great cookbook. I own it myself and I'm now buying it for relatives. You don't need to be "a good cook" to be able to follow and cook most of the recipes in this book. That doesn't mean there's nothing exciting or interesting in the book, just that it is accessible for the average person who is not a professional chef. Pictures are mouth-watering. The recipes clear and simple. It's an enjoyable book to thumb through. Simply pick out a few recipes that look good to you and give it a try. You'll be happy you did.
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 31, 2011
An average cooking book!
Nothing exciting to learn or cook ... I would not spend the money to keep this book on my shelves.
3 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 17, 2012
NOT FOR NOOK HD (no PagePerfect, i.e. graphically enhanced, books are).
They don't tell you this when you purchase a NOOK HD - which is the updated version of the Nook Color.
The newest reader gets fewer compatible books, and none with enhanced graphics! Nice.
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Overview
The bestselling author of Molto Italiano and Molto Gusto shares 120 of his favorite seasonal recipes in month-by-month menus perfect for celebrating with family and friends
For Mario Batali, privilege is also a responsibility. Dedicated to giving back, the renowned chef believes that sharing is crucial to leading a fulfilling life—especially at the table. That spirit of togetherness is at the heart of Molto Batali, a collection of festive and ...