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First published in 1899, it was a pioneer in the field of cookery books and appeared at a time when vegetables were considered merely as an adjunct to the main course.
Synopsis
First published in 1899, this title aims to bring the delights of Italian home cooking. Featuring recipes for risottos, pasta, and soups, it contains vegetable recipes that run in alphabetical order and each is given a brief descriptive paragraph.