This article, written by Bill Daley, appears on Chicago Tribune.

Lidia Bastianich’s new book tells you how to be a great Italian cook

“Lidia’s Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine” (Knopf, $37.50) promises right on its cover to provide “everything you need to know to be a great Italian cook.” The Lidia in question, Italian cooking authority Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, goes all-out to deliver, offering more than 400 recipes covering all types of Italian food, from appetizers to desserts, simple to challenging.

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