[.ca] Cucina Amore (ISBN 0385478321)

review f cucina amore:
I think that Nick Stellino has a wonderful personality. It is entertaining to watch his show on TV.The recipes look and sound so good. However, when you actually try to make them from this book, the results are disappointing. I just threw out 1 pound of expensive shrimp. The pasta withshrimp was bland. The shrimp turned out rubbery as cooked according to his directions. Another dish, broccoli rabe and sausage turned out tasting like hospital food. His pot roast was too salty and watery, although the meat was tender. His pasta sauce was not quite right. If you can't get pasta sauce right then how are you going to have success with a book of italian recipes.Don't waste your tie making recipes that don't work. My book will just sit on the shelf for now. I really do like the guy and I hate to have to trash this book.

I love watching and cooking with Nick!:
Everything I have made in this cookbook has been a smashing success with my family. A great book for any library.

All easy, all delicious!:
I've owned this book for about 4 years and I return to it time and again for sure-fire Italian recipes. The bruschetta is always a hit with the balsamic vinegar, and a must-try is the three pepper salad. I serve it religiously to my dinner guests and have always received compliments. I usually like pictures to accompany the recipes, but this book doesn't need it. The antecdotes are enjoyable and give a personal touch to the cooking. I haven't seen his show in ages, but I hope he's still inspiring people to cook. I haven't bought his next book, but I bet it has the same results.

A good investment for pasta lovers!:
I received this book as a wedding gift 8 years ago and have tried many of the recipes. They are all great and easy to make. Some recipes sound a little complicated, but they really aren't. I just made the smoked salmon pasta and it was delish! It's the only recipe book that i treasure! Highly recommend.

A Must Have Cookbook:
A friend of mine recommended this cookbook to me. She definitely did me a favor. Most of the recipes are easy to make using a handful of ingredients and the results are excellent. The pork tenderloin stuffed with prosciutto and provolone reminded me and my husband of food we enjoyed while in Tuscany a few years back. Simplicity with good quality ingredients is the name of the game in this cookbook. Enjoy.