Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Marcella Remembers'
The first lady of Italian cooking is undoubtedly Marcella Hazan. Is there any serious eater who has not made something delicious from one of her books? I doubt it. I for one am partial to the pork-cooked-in-milk recipe (sooo good).
Hazan has written what is apparently quite a controversial memoir, Amarcord: Marcella Remembers. According to the New York Times, Hazan doesn't shrink from calling out certain members of the food establishment.
Thanks to the good folks at Gotham Books, we've got five (5) copies of this snappish, non-warm-and-fuzzy memoir to give away. Just tell us here in the comments of this post what your favorite Marcella Hazan recipe is.
Contest will end and comments will close at noon ET, Monday, October 13, 2008. One entry per community member. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
Comments are closed: 71 Comments:
That pork-in-milk, and a simple tomato sauce with butter and onion. Pure tomato flavor and a silky buttery texture. I love memoirs!
Cary at 12:03PM on 10/11/08
From Essentials I would have to say the Lamb stew with green beans and vinegar. Yum!
izatryt at 12:22PM on 10/11/08
Pork in milk for sure.
rffoodie at 1:09PM on 10/11/08
The Pea, Bacon, and Ricotta sauce for pasta. Especially made with fresh peas! yum!
Traci7822 at 1:10PM on 10/11/08
From _The Classic Italian Cookbook_: Pan-roasted chicken with garlic, rosemary, and white wine. It was one of the first recipes I ever used and remains a favorite--a simple, but lovely dish.
eisigh at 1:14PM on 10/11/08
I love baking, and her focaccia recipe is top notch. I'm also a big fan of the pesto recipe - so simple yet so delicious.
mercules at 1:15PM on 10/11/08
Her pan-roasted spareribs with sage and white wine are one of the most addicting things I have ever tasted. They have to be served with something like mashed potatoes or even bread, the sauce is so good you need something to soak it up...mmm.
BaguettenBrie at 1:19PM on 10/11/08
Bolognese sauce...so crucial
zach272 at 1:21PM on 10/11/08
The tomato sauce with butter and onion. I was doubtful, since I tend to make kitchen-sink tomato sauces, but it was delicious!
annerska at 1:31PM on 10/11/08
My favorite Marcella Hazan recipe is from Marcella's Italian Kitchen: Ruote di Carro col Sugo di Salsice, Panna e Pomodoro (Cartwheels with Sausages, Cream and Tomato).
SEFB9118 at 1:33PM on 10/11/08
As the weather turns colder I cant help but call up the delectable Pasta e Fagioli from her book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking.
jymbrittain at 1:42PM on 10/11/08
Vitello tonnato -- who knew veal and tuna could be so good together? I confess, the tomato/butter/onion sauce has been my go-to sauce since orangette blogged about it...
Dominic
the zen kitchen
dvchurch at 2:01PM on 10/11/08
Oh, that is easy! it's the Arrosto di maiale al latte, which the first commenter mentioned too. That is just a superb dish, almost infallible, and totally unlike anything I'd eaten before. But Marcella's recipe for Ragu Bolognese is also perfect.
danlevy at 2:04PM on 10/11/08
Chicken Fricasee
lambowner at 2:08PM on 10/11/08
Just one? Shirley you jest. Let's start with Chicken with Porcini, Bolognese Meat Sauce, Red Snapper with Mushrooms, and Stuffed Calamari.
Dee at 2:14PM on 10/11/08
As a very beginner cook, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't tried any of her recipes. You can be sure I will now though, especially after reading through these comments!
squishy622 at 2:23PM on 10/11/08
On any given Sunday, "fricasseed chicken Abruzzi-style with rosemary, white wine, chery tomatoes and olives." This one is from Marcella Cucina. Despite the long title, it is really a pretty simple recipe.
Michael Z at 2:58PM on 10/11/08
A lot of things come to mind - how to handle veal to preserve the texture and how not overcook it -
But, especially, one idea that I've used for several years - a red bell pepper, avocado, celery and black olive combination dressed simply with a classic vinaigrette. It's perfect with pork tenderloin and polenta served with a creamy, slightly mustardy, sauce.
suegsf at 2:58PM on 10/11/08
Risi e Bisi was the first Marcella recipe I ever made.
karen r at 3:03PM on 10/11/08
The squid with tomatoes and peas, from "Essentials.".
bottomlesspit at 3:09PM on 10/11/08
Osso Bucco from Essentials...still the best recipe I've found for that dish.
gastronomeg at 3:16PM on 10/11/08
Pork in milk, definitely.
mrsbao at 3:43PM on 10/11/08
Braised Carrots
lunchbuckets at 3:46PM on 10/11/08
Pasta with Gorgonzola sauce, my son's favorite.
LeanGoose at 3:49PM on 10/11/08
Homemade pasta with her bolognese sauce.
linda at 4:02PM on 10/11/08
My favorite recipe is her pot roast braised in wine. To die for!
Mark
Boscompb at 5:24PM on 10/11/08
Pasta with smothered onion sauce.... soft, sweet onions with white wine, parsley and a good parmigiano... mmmm....
hmneilson at 5:27PM on 10/11/08
Osso Bucco.....I must stop typing now that I have drooled all over my keyboard!!
Hunnyoil at 5:53PM on 10/11/08
Tagliatelle Bolognese.
oneperfectegg at 6:06PM on 10/11/08
I'm a virgin, so I'll say the next one I try. I know her rep, but not her recipes.
PerkyMac at 6:15PM on 10/11/08
Pork in milk---It was the first thing I ever made for my husband and it's one of his all time favorite dishes--and he insists he doesn't eat pork--heh heh.
darcybel at 6:41PM on 10/11/08
Pork and milk, close 2nd is rice and cabbage soup.
madball911 at 6:58PM on 10/11/08
Thin spaghetti with anchovy tomato sauce.
salty at 7:42PM on 10/11/08
Paglia e fieno alla ghiotta from The Classic Italian Cookbook - egg and spinach noodles with cream, ham and mushroom sauce.
Nezrite at 7:42PM on 10/11/08
Bolognese sauce from Essentials of Italian Cooking.
cam00023 at 7:51PM on 10/11/08
I love this one!!
Torta di Carote (carrot cake)
It's awesome!!
floridayaya at 8:02PM on 10/11/08
Pea, Bacon, and Ricotta sauce
Lemoyne at 8:03PM on 10/11/08
Tomato sauce with butter and onion.
schnitzel at 8:22PM on 10/11/08
I spare myself the typing by quoting danlevy above:
"Oh, that is easy! it's the Arrosto di maiale al latte, which the first commenter mentioned too. That is just a superb dish, almost infallible, and totally unlike anything I'd eaten before. But Marcella's recipe for Ragu Bolognese is also perfect."
I make both of these regularly.
tereza at 8:23PM on 10/11/08
While I do love Ms. Hazan's Lasagna with Ricotta Pesto (P.221 Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking) not everyone in my family is a fan of either ricotta (my son) or pesto (my husband). So far the recipe that makes everyone happy is the Risotto with Beef, Rosemary, Sage, Barolo Wine, Alba Style (P.255 Essentials). Her recipe calls for ground chuck but I like to use finely cubed pieces of left over beef roast of any variety and with this big Italian red wine. I also like to add chopped up cremini mushrooms in with the garlic and pancetta. You must try this!
danipal at 9:00PM on 10/11/08
The Simplest Tomato Sauce Ever
amateurgourmet calls it Marcella Hazan's CRAZY tomato sauce.
great for your spare summer tomatos
mforrest at 9:12PM on 10/11/08
Pork in milk!
cannatar at 9:43PM on 10/11/08
Sicilian pesto (among many favorites)
kitchenography at 9:46PM on 10/11/08
Another pork/milk fan here...
jessie at 9:55PM on 10/11/08
her ragù bolognese, with all kinds of delicious meat, stewed for hours, is a winter staple.
malecki at 10:10PM on 10/11/08
i love her frittata made with potatoes...
goadri at 10:40PM on 10/11/08
My mom used to make this wonderful potato salad from Marcella Cucina (I think that was the name of the book). It had no mayo, just oil and vinegar as the dressing. It was just delectable. I don't own the book but I remember the salad very well.
I read the book before I gave it to her as a gift. I have her first book and love it but don't have a favorite recipe from it.
RisaG at 10:54PM on 10/11/08
im a pretty simple guy so a nice hearty soup always is perfect. my favorite is her pasta e fagioli from the amazing book "Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking".
hoff_83 at 11:12PM on 10/11/08
bolognese sauce
winkyj at 11:48PM on 10/11/08
Osso Bucco for me
zekks at 1:16AM on 10/12/08
"Nadia's morning coffee cake with winter fruits" from Marcella Cucina.
amylou61 at 9:23AM on 10/12/08
the tomato sauce - nice and easy
miamia at 10:52AM on 10/12/08
The bolognese pork roasted in milk - so tasty and tender
jpark107 at 11:34AM on 10/12/08
sunchoke gratin. i've never had it, but read about it on someone's blog, and have been dreaming about it since...
french tart at 11:34AM on 10/12/08
From her Essentials cookbook I love and frequently use the basics - the pasta, risottos, crespelle (oh so good instead of pasta for canneloni!), gnocchi, and polenta recipes. I couldn't pick an absolute favorite. There are so many recipes from her book that we love - and it's so much fun to recreate food memories for my husband who spent time in Italy while in the Service.
I love her no nonsense style - and the beautiful simplicity of so many of her recipes shine in the incredible flavors. It's a well read book, with lots of pages with book marks!
Fanciesmom at 11:57AM on 10/12/08
Bolognese baby!!
finsbigfan at 12:19PM on 10/12/08
Chickpea foccacia from Marcella Cucina
PeanutButter at 12:58PM on 10/12/08
Pork cooked in milk? I hope you atoned for that... ;-)
Vegetarianka at 1:04PM on 10/12/08
Tomato sauce with onions and butter...
I'd LOVE to have this book!
maggiej at 2:36PM on 10/12/08
Bolognese sauce is my favorite and her's is the best !
foodie51 at 3:08PM on 10/12/08
I'd be lying if I didn't say it was her simple Spaghetti Carbonara.
czken at 3:22PM on 10/12/08
Ossobuco, when I can afford the ingredients.
CheesePlease at 4:47PM on 10/12/08
The tomato sauce!
DSinAZ at 6:49PM on 10/12/08
salmoriglio sauce for fish!
skim at 7:45PM on 10/12/08
I think it will be pork in milk in the future. Now I just have to dig out the cookbook, find the recipe, buy the ingredients...
dbcurrie at 10:30PM on 10/12/08
Clearly pasta e fagioli -- I can hardly wait for a the first snowstorm of the year to make it. It is the perfect "storm" food because I almost always have all of the ingredients on hand!
Mizbee at 10:43PM on 10/12/08
Her onion & butter tomato sauce and the pea, bacon and ricotta sauce for pasta.
Erinay77 at 12:52AM on 10/13/08
Mmmosso bucco.
Stufsocker at 10:43AM on 10/13/08
I have cooked many of her delicious recipes, but my favorite is still the first one I cooked back in the 70's, the lemon Roast Chicken.
NO_Pam at 11:11AM on 10/13/08
Her Fusilli Rustica!! Yummmmmm
lakeloverhh at 11:13AM on 10/13/08
We've got winnahs! Congrats are in order for: czken, Fanciesmom, darcybel, hmneilson, and dvchurch. As always, contest winners can be found here in the comments sections of contest posts and on our Contest Winners page. Thanks for playin', everyone!
Adam Kuban at 6:08PM on 10/13/08