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At long last, the companion cookbook to the hit YouTube cooking show—including recipes for 120 simple, delicious Italian-American classics.

When Laura Vitale moved from Naples to the United States at age twelve, she cured her homesickness by cooking up endless pots of her nonna’s sauce. She went on to work in her father’s pizzeria, but when his restaurant suddenly closed, she knew she had to find her way back into the kitchen. Together with her husband, she launched her Internet cooking show, Laura in the Kitchen, where her enthusiasm, charm, and irresistible recipes have won her millions of fans.

In her debut cookbook, Laura focuses on simple recipes that anyone can achieve—whether they have just a little time to spend in the kitchen or want to create an impressive feast. Here are 110 all-new recipes for quick-fix suppers, such as Tortellini with Pink Parmesan Sauce and One-Pan Chicken with Potatoes, Wine, and Olives; leisurely entrées, including Spinach and Artichoke-Stuffed Shells and Pot Roast alla Pizzaiola; and 10 fan favorites, like Cheesy Garlic Bread and No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake.

Laura tests her recipes dozens of times to perfect them so the results are always spectacular. With clear instructions and more than 100 color photographs, Laura in the Kitchen is the perfect guide for anyone looking to get comfortable at the stove and have fun cooking.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter (October 6, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804187134
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804187138
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
Reviewer: shar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for beginners of italian-american cuisine
Review: I am new to italian or italian-american cuisine and this really helped me to get an idea of how to pair ingredients as well as making/storing sauces. I'm a new mom just looking for simple and practical recipes throughout the week, this cookbook serves my needs. This may not be very helpful if you are well experienced with italian ingredients... just check the table of contents in the sample before you buy. I purchased the Kindle version, so I had no problems jumping around/searching recipes (another reviewer said the recipes were poorly grouped together).You could probably just google recipes like this yourself, but I don't even know the names of these types of dishes to even begin a search. I definitely don't want to open 10 tabs on my browser trying to figure out what is practical to cook next week. This cookbook gives me a variety of dishes I have never heard of (but keep in mind I am not familiar with Italian dishes) and makes it easy for me to plan out the month.The Pantry Basics section was nice to know, she lists out items she keeps in the pantry and makes a big shopping trip each month. What would be a nice addition though, is knowing if she ever buys meats in bulk and freeze them? Or how she stores those pantry items? I didn't subtract a star for this though, because it's not really the focus of this cookbook.Overall, it is well written. I've only watched a few of laura's videos, so I didn't buy this cookbook just because i'm a youtube fan. I enjoy her energy and the cookbook is not a chore to read. I've been through other famous chef cookbooks and sometimes I just don't "click" with the author and I end up skipping most of the text. This cookbook seems good so far.

Reviewer: Anthony Ragan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good cookbook, easy recipes
Review: While Italian isn’t my favorite cuisine, I do enjoy it, and there’s nothing like a plate of pasta with a spicy tomato sauce on a cool night. (With wine, of course) “Laura in the Kitchen” by Laura Vitale presents recipes meant to be easy for the home cook, quick to prepare on weeknights, taking a little longer on weekends, but none of them hard to make or requiring obscure ingredients. The dishes are of a variety of cuisines: Italian, Italian-American (“Bring on the cheese!”), and a smattering of others. I haven’t made them all, but I particularly liked the “sauteed garlic & lemon zucchini, ” a very tasty side dish. I’ll have to toss it with pasta as the author suggests.I also like her writing style: Laura doesn’t waste time with her philosophy of cooking, unlike some celebrity chefs who’ve let their egos get away with them. Instead, there’s a brief introduction, the obligatory pantry-stocking pages, and then it’s “Let’s get cooking!” This is a book by a woman living her dream and happy to share it with us. Highly recommended.(I have both the hardback and Kindle copies. It's handy to have both, but the layout in the Kindle copy can be a bit hard to read at times, given the color choices.)

Reviewer: Smith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Italian food is Great !
Review: Miss Laura is a Great Chef ! And also very friendly !!!!!

Reviewer: Jeff C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very cool.
Review: Love her thought into her recipes.

Reviewer: Sam
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wish there Were More Vegetarian Recipes
Review: A Little Background About LauraI LOVE Laura Vitale. I was so excited when this cookbook came out. Laura is a big Youtube star in the cooking world. She is from Italy but has been in the USA since the age of 12. She learned to cook from her family and used to help her father cook in a restaurant the family owned. Her Youtube show has the same name as the book: Laura in the Kitchen. It is a family operation where Laura is the star and her husband Joe is behind the camera lens. You can see a sample of her recipes and cooking segments on laurainthekitchen.com. What I love about her style is that she is not "chef-y". Her recipes are simple and accessible to the home cook. They always taste delicious. This is her first cookbook.Contents of the book:Welcome to My Kitchen, Family Basics, Quick Fix /Suppers, Leisurely entrees, super simple salads and sides, irresistible desserts, the cookie jar, easy breakfast and brunchesWhat I LOVE about this book (Favorite Recipes)Just like the Youtube show, Laura's recipes are not difficult or tedious. She lays out instructions step by step so it is easy to follow along. The food is, as always, delicious. My FAVORITE recipe though is The Cheesiest Ever Broccoli Mac and cheese. This is the best Mac and cheese I've ever had in my life. It is crunch and gooey and the secret ingredient (mustard) just puts things over the edge. I could eat this every day and never get bored. Another fave is her Balsamic Roasted Beets. It such a simple recipe but it is so full of flavor and very good for you.Vegetarian/Pescatarian PerspectiveSo, I have a pescatarian kitchen. That means I cook only vegetable dishes and fish. I do not cook meat in my home. There are a lot of meat dishes in this book. Granted, this is not a vegetarian cookbook by any means and there are some good looking meat dishes in here. Some examples of meat dishes are Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast and Mama's Italian Meat Loaf. I think a lot of people would LOVE these dishes if they eat meat. But for people that do not eat meat, while there are some vegetarian options and also dessert, I do not feel like there are enough options and you may be disappointed. And if you are vegan, there are even fewer options for you.OverallOverall, I am happy with the book. I really love Laura Vitale and her recipes and I'm happy to be the proud owner of her cookbook. I still enjoy watching her YouTube channel. The recipes in the book are different than the ones she makes on her channel so that is definitely a reason to get the book. Although I can't try all the recipes in this book, all the recipes I do try of hers comes out great and are tasty. She's an excellent cooking teacher.

Reviewer: Spartan-230
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Ahora tengo una variedad para poder hacer comidas y no estar pensando o inventando qué hacer. Además qué hacerme de cenar. Me gustó mucho el recetario.

Reviewer: Surekha Oommen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Laura is a darling! Love her Utube channel and knew I had to get her cook book ! Amazing recipes so generously shared by the Master Chef Par Excellence !! So happy with her extraordinary book ! Grab your copy now guys 😘😘😘😘

Reviewer: Sal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The food is relatively simple but still mouthwatering

Reviewer: Richard B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Extremely satisfied with this book so far; I've been looking forward to it for a while and Laura has not disappointed! Just like the recipes on her channel, nearly all are simple and easy to follow. The book is beautifully illustrated, with very clear formatting of the recipe steps and ingredients list, plus a nice vibrant picture to go with most them. Each dish has a paragraph or two description, often containing tips on cooking it to perfection. The recipe instructions are concise but detailed enough so that you get it right.As a novice home chef I keep many of her recipes in my "go-to" repertoire when I need a healthy, delicious meal from basic ingredients that I normally have stocked in my pantry. I've yet to follow a recipe of hers that has turned out less than stellar, and it's to the point that I check her site first when I'm looking for a recipe for a particular dish. This may be due to a lack of cooking experience on my part but I find that in general her recipes turn out much better than other "5 star" recipes I find for the same dish. The wonderful results and feedback I get really inspire me to pursue cooking further and I'm very grateful!If you're a novice to intermediate home cook you'll love this book, and if you're a fan of hers already you will especially love it!** For those wondering why you did not receive an autographed book plate: It will be mailed to you separately.

Reviewer: Lilly Di
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Best book ever. I tried a couple of recipes and they are all amazing.I love Laura, she is really a good cooker.I highly recommend this book.