This week, the Book Bench is reviewing new and forthcoming cookbooks. In this post, “Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking,” by Mario Batali. Mario Batali seems tired. As well he might: the chef and owner ...

Once again, Mario Batali is bringing Italian traditions to the American table. In his new cookbook, "Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking," he not only stresses the simplicity of Italian cooking, but ...

It is a brave chef who says it's possible to make truly excellent pizza at home using simple ingredients and your own oven. But that crazy claim comes from none other than Mario Batali, who offers in ...

Chef Mario Batali shares some tasty Italian dishes from his ninth cookbook, “Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking,” that are easy to make and perfect for casual entertaining — including shaved asparagus ...