02293cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324501430013226400510027530000470032633600260037333700260039933800360042550000310046150802260049252011470071853400450186565300210191085600430193199900170197424407UtSlPG20260610133547.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTX1 aGentile, Maria14aThe Italian Cook Book :bThe Art of Eating Well; Practical Recipes of the Italian Cuisine, Pastries, Sweets, Frozen Delicacies, and Syrups 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-24  aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi, Annie McGuire and the
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available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Italian Cook Book" by Maria Gentile is a collection of practical recipes focused on Italian cuisine, written in the early 20th century. This cookbook aims to introduce readers to the flavors and techniques of Italian cooking, emphasizing the qualities of being palatable, healthy, and economical. The recipes cover a wide range of dishes, including soups, pastas, pastries, and more, allowing readers to explore both classic and lesser-known Italian meals.  The opening of the book sets the stage for its purpose, highlighting the importance of thrift and resourcefulness in cooking—a sentiment that emerged following the Great War. In the preface, Gentile discusses the merits of Italian cuisine, which maintains a balance of deliciousness and affordability. The first few recipes presented include basic staples such as broth and pasta dishes, along with detailed instructions for their preparation, ensuring that even novice cooks can follow along. The blend of historical context and practical guidance creates an inviting atmosphere for readers eager to enhance their culinary skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCooking, Italian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24407  c65408d65408