Marcella Hazan (1924-2013) was born in the village of Cesenatico in Italy. She earned a doctorate in natural sciences and biology from the University of Ferrara. In 1956 she married Victor Hazan, an Italian-American who subsequently gained fame as a wine writer, and the couple moved to New York City a few months later.Author of The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, she was widely considered by chefs and fellow food writers to be one of the foremost authorities on Italian cuisine.

• Section - i: Preface Introduction - ii: Introduction Chapter - 1: Fundamentals Chapter - 2: Appetisers Chapter - 3: Soups Chapter - 4: Pasta Chapter - 5: Risotto Chapter - 6: Gnocchi Chapter - 7: Crespelle Chapter - 8: Polenta Chapter - 9: Frittate Chapter - 10: Fish and Shellfish Chapter - 11: Chicken, Pigeon, Duck and Rabbit Chapter - 12: Veal Chapter - 13: Beef Chapter - 14: Lamb Chapter - 15: Pork Chapter - 16: Variety Meats Chapter - 17: Vegetables Chapter - 18: Salads Chapter - 19: Desserts Chapter - 20: Focaccia, Pizza, Bread, and Other Special Doughs Chapter - 21: At the Table Index - iii: Index

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