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| Rocco's Real-Life Recipes | 
| Author: Rocco Dispirito
Publisher: Meredith Books
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
Buy New: $7.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 7446
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0696237032
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
EAN: 9780696237034
ASIN: 0696237032
Publication Date: November 6, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.
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Product Description
As Best New Chef (Food & Wine, 1999) and America's Most Exciting Young Chef (Gourmet, 2000), as well as the star of NBC reality show, The Restaurant (2003), Rocco DiSpirito has developed a loyal following who love his flavorful recipes that can be prepared quickly and with easy to find ingredients. The cookbook is peppered with Rocco's own thoughts about cooking and short cuts that address the importance of having a judicious mix of fresh and prepared foods to suit today's busy lifestyle regardless of the occasion. To emphasize this belief, all 175 of Rocco's favorite recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 not that good June 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read other reviews on this book and they all said it was okay .So i thought that i would buy it and check it out for my self and i should have returned it .I like Rocco and his moms cooking but this book leaves you thinking where are all your good receipes
Cookbook for heavy meat eaters. Not healthy. May 18, 2008
Did not enjoy book. Food to heavy and no focus on health, portion control, calories in meal. Too saucy. Would not buy another book from author. Style was very diffrent than showcased on the biggest looser; which by the way was very inspiring. Missed the mark. Great cover.
 Not Bad May 12, 2008
It certainly isn't a basic cookbook that you use constantly, but it is a nice addition to any collection. He has lots of nifty features such how to stock a pantry, and how long each recipe takes. It is good for days that you want to whip up something quick and good (which is the point) with only one drawback, almost all the recipes require some "special" ingredient you are not likely to have around the house. Many of the meals, even though they are meant to be "last minute" require either a trip to the store or some advanced planning, which to me isn't very last minute. However, if I were to go to the store for a quick meal, I would certainly use this book for ideas, as opposed to getting the rotisserie chicken I usually end up with.
Rocco finally sells out! May 10, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the first cookbook of Rocco Dispirito that I have purchased, and the last. I have used his recipes from Food Network website, and thought this book would be useful. I admit that I just got it yesterday and have not tried the recipes yet, but I am not sure that I can given how he has sold out to Bertolli, Amore and other food companies. I have never seen such blatant product placement in a cookbook. It just turns me off. Such a shame. He is a charismatic, handsome, very talented guy. Who would have thought he would need to make a deal like this to make money.
 Great Cookbook April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't mind the mention of brand names of products. While it might be product endorsement, it also allows me to purchase the exact items that he used for the recipes. I love the layout of the necessary ingredients and supplies needed. Recipes are actually something I would make and pull off well. I enjoyed how he gave us a few pages of techniques. Aside from being a great cookbook, it is also a great read.
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