The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook: 101 Regional Classics Made Simple Paperback – January 29, 2019

This is an absolutely fantastic cookbook for all things Italian. I love the fact that it states how long it takes to prepare each one, how many portions, cook time and temperature. Also, in many cases the region from which it originated and in some cases which wines it pairs well with... Toss in some restaurants so you may visit them on your next (or first) trip to Italy. I also loved reading about the local regions and their cuisine. And, the recipes also state if it is kid friendly, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, etc.Two excellent tips that I will do in the future are to freeze the rind of the Parmesan cheese and also to freeze basil. Never knew that herbs could be frozen...Love these tips...At the very end, is a most helpful tool that lists the volume equivalents in US and Metric along with both weight and oven temps. Nothing is more frustrating than selecting a book that lists in the metric system. So, all of those are most appreciated by me.One other thing that I had never heard about was also at the end....The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen. Rest assured that I will be selecting from the clean fifteen whenever possible from now on.Having lived in Spain for over 10 years while in the US Navy, I was anxious to see some familiar recipes ...and I found quite a few. Some of the recipes that I will make are at the end of this review.I will add that I made the Spaghetti Carbonara already.. And, I did not scramble the eggs~ The last time I enjoyed this was in Pisa, Italy, in 1987, and it was delightful. Was so pleased with the way mine came out so will make that one again soon.Am looking forward to making the Crispy Cauliflower, the Asparagus with Prosciutto, the Orange with Onions sounds really different and will make that soon.In the meat section, I selected the Beef Ragu and the Balsamic Vinegar steak. Both of those had me drooling when I was reading through the ingredients. The chicken with peppers is also on my list to make as is the Chicken with red sauce. Seafood is not fresh in Vermont so ,,,the one that I will be able to make in the summer is the Rainbow Trout one. I will be able to catch my own!!Not much of a dessert person but will try the Tongue cookies...Interesting recipe.All in all, am so pleased that I found this cookbook. Have several people I must recommend it to and will forward the link to them today.Most highly recommended and for multiple reasons... 'Quality over quantity' ....

I would definitely recommend this cookbook. Some of the recipes are traditional, some are unique. I love that it tells you which area different foods come from... Wonderful.

Wish there were more photos bur great recipes

I enjoyed reading and leafing through this fluently written Italian cookbook. I was attracted to the title: great! only 5 ingredients, but don't let the title fool you. This put beside, I still recommend this cook book with easy to cook recipes; the author gives some info/anecdotes about the region where the recipe originated; you get a lot of extra info like gluten free or diary free, prep time, cooking time; some recipes mention wine paring or have a substitution tip. And the book finishes with an interesting gloassary.

I can’t even imagine someone not getting this. It’s got pizza on the cover. What else do you need? Seriously though, I love being able to make things that aren’t complicated with 27 ingredients that I have to drive around to 4 stores to get. That is why people eat at restaurants...life is too crazy to do that! But, 5 ingredients is very doable. And Italian food is always good...and if it isn’t it will be if you add cheese so, problem solved.

This is a great book that I know I will get a lot of use out of. I already prepped 2 of the appetizer recipes. I actually really like the intro chapters and additional info provided on the regions and how each area differs in its cuisine. I bought the kindle version on special for 99 cents, but tempted to get the paper version too as I actually tend to prefer print cookbooks, but for this price, this gave me the opportunity to check it out before buying the more expensive paper version. If you don't like spending hundreds on ingredients, this book will be key for you and your family. Highly recommend.

I purchased the Kindle version and I’m so happy to add it to my collection. As someone of Italian descent that has traveled to different regions in Italy I can assure you that these recipes are authentic. As a home cook and mother of two young children these recipes are accessible. Most are easy enough to replicate even on a busy weeknight!

Great recipes. Easy to follow and make.

A very useful book for quick and easy meals

Bought it as a gift for an American friend who needed some pointers now that we're not housemates anymore. He's ecstatic, and I leafed through the entire book to add a couple of suggestions of my own: it's a very good cookbook, with easy recipes and simply put procedures. The emphasis is on the right elements: quality of the products, tips for storage and so on.Definitely a great book for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Italian cuisine

I am a little disappointed by the layout of the book. The cover is promising and inside there are very few pictures of the finished dishes. When you have never cooked Italian food before it is nice to have a photo of the finished dish to see how it is supposed to look like. Maybe a little more colour throughout the whole cookbook would have helped too. Otherwise the recipes are great. I looked forward to trying out many of the recipes soon.

Looking forward to making delicious easy meals and starters. Great for week night entertaining.Read through the whole book and have bookmarked several recipes already

It was a gift. Looked delicious.