LA Vera Cucina Italiana: The Fundamentals of Classic Italian Cooking

Quite an exhaustive volume. Soviero does not assume but explains in detail what the reader should do, how to do it, and why. I'm really impressed!

This book is a valued prize in our kitchen. Donaldo Soviero is a Master in the kitchen and the ultimate chef when it comes to Italian cuisine. We not only have his book but class notes we took at his cooking school in Todi, Italy twice. 2 weeks with Donaldo and his son Dino were some of the high points of our lives. Besides being masters in the kitchen they are even nicer as a person. We highly recommend this book for anyone who loves Italian foods. A must have book!

Donaldo presents some of his fantastic recipes. My wife and I had the opportunity to take 2 classes with Donaldo and his son, the incredible Dino at their school in Todi, Italy. One of the greatest experiences we've ever had. We are both retired from the restaurant industry and my wife is a chef so we know the best when we see it. Donaldo and Dino Soviero topped them all. We still use these recipes.

This book not only teaches you about true Italian cooking (not Americanized Italian cooking) but also a lot about cooking in general. There are no missed steps. The author assumes nothing but treats the reader with respect. I may disagree with a few of his assertions but I have to say this book has taught me more about cooking than any other include three of Julia Child's books I own. While it has many recipes it excels in teaching you how to prepare the dishes. Written with a refined passion for the food. LA Vera Cucina Italiana: The Fundamentals of Classic Italian Cooking

This is hands down, one of the finest cookbooks I have ever used. It teaches, rather than just tossing a bunch of mediocre recipes at you. He explains everything, going over myths, disputes, facts, and modifications one may have to make to the traditional italian ingredients. Not to say his recipes are anything short of marvelous! Everything is authentic and delicious. He even makes sure to point out the area of Italy things are from. A must have!

I grew up in an Italian restaurant, cooking for my Southern Italian Father. This book has taught me a tremendous amount about seasoning and braising, just to name some examples. The recipes are detailed and well explained. They generally require some time to prepare. However, the result was outstanding in every recipe that I have tried. If you are willing to take a little time to prepare, you will find this book most rewarding. This is not a quick dinner book, but one that explores the true sophistication of Italian cooking. Be sure to try the Osso Buco and Involtine of Veal recipes early on!

This is a history book of the ancient world. A travelogue of the Italian culture. A primer in cooking terminology and technique. And, it has some fabulous, mouth-watering recipes too! Lots of them. Everything from an ancient pork dish, to Ligurian pasta, the original Alfredo recipe...to how to make your own garlic mayo or red wine vinegar. I first bought this book in the early 90's and have used it faithfully ever since...I'm still discovering new things in it. Loved it so much I bought it as a gift to two other "paisans"...you cannot go wrong with this book for yourself or another. Easy to follow, and never disappoints. If you can find a copy, grab it! I believe it is out of print.

Great old-school Italian recipes. Steps are well explained, although at the beginning I still felt out of my depth a bit.