The Art of Italian Cooking Author:Maria Lo Pinto With this book, ou can easily duplicate the wonderful dishes that the author's grandmother turned out in her vast kitchen in Italy where Maria Lo Pinto learned the art of Italian cooking. This is the basic book for cooks who want to produce the savory, mouth-watering traditional dishes of sunny Italy. It covers everything from hearty pasta to ... more »lighter-than-air desserts. It tells you how to use the age-old components--pungent garlic; bland olive oil; red, juicy tomatoes; subtle mushrooms; tangy cheeses; the piquant herbs, oregano and basil--that are the heart of Italian cooking.« less