Beard on Pasta [B0067-HC]

1983 HC first edition in nice, clean condition (except it is missing all but the front flap of its dust jacket). Classic pasta dishes from America's 1st and most beloved master chef. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply cooking for 1, pasta is sure to delight. The ultimate comfort food, it can be found in the cuisines of nearly every culture. James Beard, heralded by the New York Times as "the dean of American cookery" enriches our understanding of this culinary staple with his collection of recipes and commentary on store-bought versus homemade pasta, wine pairings, choosing the perfect cheese, and other insights.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Beard goes well beyond the typical Italian and American dishes. He describes many different approaches to the product itself, from udon noodles to gnocchi to distinguishing between spatzle and spatzen. The discussion of various ingredients is very helpful, the rundown of the various kinds of cheeses that typically accompany pasta particularly so. The book is full of simple illustrations and inspiring recipes."; "I thought this book would just be a narrative work on pasta; actually, it's mostly made up of recipes. Beard's writing is fun to read and he never takes himself too seriously. Recommended."; "Pasta bible. Seriously this cookbook has everything you could want to know about pasta. Easy to follow instructions to make pasta plus he talks about buying ready made pasta."