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Gennaro's Fast Cook Italian

by Gennaro Contaldo
Interlink. Sept. 2018. 192p. photos. index. ISBN 9781623719807. $30. COOKING
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Italian chef Contaldo (Panetteria), known for his association with fellow chef Jamie Oliver, focuses on how home cooks can prepare meals for an average week night. Featuring recipes that are organized by main ingredient, the varied chapters offer preparations for sauces, pastas, risotto, fish, meat, and even a short recipe on vegetables. Cook times are given for each recipe, and range from just a few to 30-40 minutes, with the longer-timed dishes clustered in the risotto chapter. Brief commentary combines with serving suggestions or thoughts on ingredients. The useful index and colorful, bright photos further make this a delightful text to browse.
VERDICT Home cooks will be inspired by the quick, easy-to-prepare meals. Readers interested in better appreciating day-to-day Italian cuisine will savor, as will fans of Jamie Oliver's Food Tube channel.—Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen, Oregon Inst. of Technology, Portland
Reviewed by Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen , Nov 15, 2018
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