The Tucci Cookbook: Family, Friends and Food
The Tucci Cookbook: Family, Friends and Food is Stanley Tucci’s Italian cookbook, with nearly 200 recipes, family stories and wine pairings. The listing describes a broad range of dishes, from pasta and soups to meat, fish and desserts.
At a glance
- The description says the book contains nearly 200 recipes paired with wines.
- Recipe examples include lasagne made with polenta and Gorgonzola, baked whole fish, and plum and polenta cake.
- The listing describes family-kitchen stories alongside Italian recipes.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A wide-ranging collection covers pasta, vegetables, soups, meat, fish and desserts.
- Customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow and the explanations and personal anecdotes as informative.
Cons
- Some customers are disappointed by the lack of photographs inside the book.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Simon & Schuster UK |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 8 Nov. 2012 |
| Edition | 9.9.2012 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1471114430 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1471114434 |
| Weight listed | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24.61 x 2.08 x 20.22 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a substantial Italian cookbook with family stories and wine pairings.
- Cooks interested in recipes spanning everyday dishes and more involved preparations such as timpano.
Less suited to
- Buyers who want a cookbook with plentiful interior food photography.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly favourable overall, with customers highlighting the recipes, explanations and personal anecdotes, and describing the recipes as easy to follow. This suits readers who want guidance and context for the Italian dishes listed, but feedback also includes disappointment about the lack of interior photos, which matters to buyers who rely on visual references.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipes and describe them as easy to follow.
- Customers find the explanations and personal anecdotes informative.
Negative themes
- Some customers express disappointment with the lack of photos inside the book.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback about photography is mixed, with reported disappointment over the limited interior photos.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of recipes does The Tucci Cookbook include?
The listing describes nearly 200 Italian recipes, including pasta, soups, vegetables, meat, fish and desserts.
Does the book include stories as well as recipes?
Yes. The listing describes personal stories from the family kitchen alongside recipes and wine pairings.
Is this a good choice if I want recipe photographs?
Customer feedback includes disappointment about the lack of photos inside the book, so it may not suit buyers seeking a highly visual cookbook.
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