"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:53:36 -0700, aem > wrote:
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>>So true. There seems to be a cycle with certain basic foods. You
>>learn to like them in their simplicity and then you start to fool
>>around with them by adding ingredients and seasonings. All goes well,
>>new things are created, some of them good, and then -- reversion to
>>the basic, reacquaintance with the simple good.
>
> This is why I like the Marcella Hazan roast chicken recipe. Salt,
> pepper, and a lemon or two in the cavity. Nothing else. Very,
> simple, and very, very good.
>
> Christine

Christine, I am thinking of buying ONE Marcella book. Which one do you
recommend for recipes vs. recipes with a lot of techniques and discussion.
And which one do YOU like best.
Thanks.
Dee Dee