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| The Babbo Cookbook | 
 enlarge | Author: Mario Batali
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book
List Price: $40.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 7672
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0609607758
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5945
EAN: 9780609607756
ASIN: 0609607758
Publication Date: April 30, 2002
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 A maybe April 9, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had great hopes for Babbo after watching Batali on the food channel. I give it the Simon Cowell 'it is just ok'. The book has some interesting tidbits preceding each recipe, making you want to read on. But there never was that 'aha' moment. The veal and pork ragu was, again, just ok and the pumpkin orzo was inedible, way to sweet from the honey.
I really wanted to like this book, so I combed over the recipes again a couple of times and gave up. I think his earlier book 'Mario Batali' is a better choice.
 Lives Up To Expectations March 5, 2008
Unable to obtain a reservation at the restaurant, I settled for the next best thing - Mario Batali's cookbook. I have not been disappointed. In fact, I am even more determined to experience the cuisine firsthand! Just reading the recipes provides vicarious enjoyment. The Pork Chop Milanese is delicious, but the Barbecued Skirt Steak is incredible. The accompanying recipe for Salsa Verde is worth the price of the cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow and prepare, and the ingredients seem, for the most part, easy to locate. (Sources are given for the more exotic ones.) These are creative and innovative recipes made accessible to the home cook.
One of my Favorites! September 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this book! Since it arrived (about a month ago) I have made 3 dishes, which really means I have made about 6. Most of the dishes in this cookbook require several other recipes which are also found in the book. For instance, the classic Osso Buco requires you to make a basic tomato sauce as well as a brown chicken stock. Could you go out and buy a good tomato sauce and chicken stock? Yes, but then your finished product wouldn't be the same.
Another aspect that I love about all Batali books are the stories. There are little introductions to each section and recipe as well as general guide lines to service.
If you have eaten at Babbo or any of Batali's restauraunts and are looking to recreate that experience at home, you should really own this book. It doesn't come with the ambience or the service, but you will get all the recipes! Even the weird ones (to Americans at least) like Warm Testa and Warm Tripe. I encourage you to make those as well as they are truly delicious! Enjoy!
Pleasantly surprised! July 7, 2007
I ordered this along with Harry Potter: Book Seven and asked that they ship together to save costs. They shipped this separately anyway at no additional charge! I was psyched! Highly recommended! The book's great, too!
Labor-intensive recipes, with stunning results December 7, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Love him or hate him, Molto Mario's more than just a Food Network pretty boy. Unlike a lot of so-called "star chefs", he actually puts his money where his mouth is. In a city full of fabulous restaurants, Babbo's known as a no-compromises joint -- and this cookbook will help you recreate many of the restaurant's signature dishes. Set aside an afternoon for prep (and maybe a morning for shopping, while you're at it), and you'll be cooking up dishes that will make your Nonna weep with happiness.
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