--- product_id: 8160590 title: "Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking From Al Forno" brand: "leonard a. lauder" price: "58962CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8160590-cucina-simpatica-robust-trattoria-cooking-from-al-forno store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking From Al Forno **Brand:** leonard a. lauder **Price:** 58962CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking From Al Forno by leonard a. lauder - **How much does it cost?** 58962CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8160590-cucina-simpatica-robust-trattoria-cooking-from-al-forno) ## Best For - leonard a. lauder enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted leonard a. lauder brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking From Al Forno ## Images ![Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking From Al Forno - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FLzASsz+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Challenging but worth it, kitchen novices be warned. *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022* Short: This book is an excellent Italian-American addition for those who don't shy away from a challenge in the kitchen, and who have strong affinity for grilling.More: Our copy is almost 13 years old, well sauced, stained, and signed by both the authors. I have had the pleasure of dining at Al Forno in Providence a number of times over the last 20 years, and have attempted at least once most of the recipes in this book, many repeatedly. The recipes in this book are straight off of a high caliber restaurant menu, and are not written for the benefit of novices.Some recipes should have a warning about the scale of the endeavor (Chicken Stock, for example), and others the potential expense (Grilled Braised Oso Bucco). And while not every element of finesse is spelled out for the beginner, a restaurant-quality product is lurking between the lines of every well thought out page. Again, as a diner somewhat experienced with the menu in Providence, RI, these recipes are 1) straight off the menu and 2) not watered down for those new to cooking.Personal favorites are grilled pizza and accompaniments. The section, not just one page. This becomes an entire class of grilling skills all by itself. This DOES take a fairly strong amount of effort and practice. Milk braised chicken thighs is a ski lodge classic, bring your splatter screen for browning. Grilled caponata, mostly an exercise in slicing and charring, is an exotic bump for your salad or charcuterie presentation.Honestly though you might be best served by starting in the back of the book and working your way forward. At Al Forno, you have to order your desserts with your main course, because all are made to order. So go ahead, try some of the desserts, first! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Recipes broken down into reuable units *by M***H on Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017* First to define what this cookbook is. It is a cookbook of recipes from the Al Forno restaurant owners who produce food (a) in America (b) in an Italian style (c) with an emphasis on grilling and roasting and (d) a robust, down-to-earth approach. If that definition does not meet your needs, this is not the cookbook for you.Second, if you want a cookbook to tell you how to build an entire course or meal, this may not be the cookbook for you. This is a cookbook that break the meal apart and lets you use the building blocks as you choose. A perfect example is "Honeyed Onions" where onions are marinated in honey and balsamic vinegar. At the top of the recipe is a simple "This is a great condiment to roast and serve with sole fillets or chicken". Many cookbooks would offer something like "Sole Fillets with Roasted Honeyed Onion" - not here. Here you need to browse the recipes, try them, think what you would like as a complement.Third, if you want an introduction to all those hard-to-find, specifically-Italian ingredients you will be disappointed. You may need to look up a pasta shape or the name of a beef cut but everything is readily available at most grocery stores - even many small rural stores.What makes this cookbook special is (a) recipes are broken down into reusable pieces e.g. "Honeyed Onion", "Tuscan Bean Puree", "Caramelized Garlic", (b) some recipes are provided with many variations showing you how to innovate with what is available seasonally in your area e.g. "Fresh Raspberry Crostata", "Black Mission Fig Crostata", "Cranberry-Walnut Crostata" ... (c) you get instructions for grilled pizza from those credited with "inventing" it (d) you get a broad range of recipes - antipastos, soups, salads, pasta, pizza, entrees, vegetables, desserts, condiments - so you can build a complete menu for family or for entertaining entirely from this cookbook. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and not overly complicated like many restaurant cookbooks can be. *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016* I haven't made many thing from this cookbook, but the ones I have are spectacularly good. In particular, the Crostata dough recipe is fantastic. I've used it for blueberry, peach, peach & blueberry and Morello cherry crostatas. All have been terrific. I usually divide the dough in quarters and make the crostata's to serve two or four. I bake them for the time indicated in the book. There are a bunch of other excellent recipes, but the book is worth the cost (which wasn't that much) for the crostata alone. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8160590-cucina-simpatica-robust-trattoria-cooking-from-al-forno](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8160590-cucina-simpatica-robust-trattoria-cooking-from-al-forno) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*