Giuliano Hazan had the best of all possible teachers helping him master the art of Italian cooking; his mother Marcella, the doyenne of classic Italian cuisine. In this new cookbook, Giuliano addresses the concerns most often expressed by students in his cooking classes; how to cook good, authentic Italian meals during the week, after work, when there's not much time to spend in the kitchen. The 120 recipes in this book, from appetisers to desserts, each take less then forty-five minutes to prepare from start to finish. Hazan also teaches readers how to organise themselves in the kitchen and how to prepare several dishes simultaneously. His well thoughtout menu suggestions make it even easier to produce a satisfying and balanced Italian meal. Italian food is one of the most well-loved cuisines in the world and now, with Guiliano Hazan's new book, food lovers everywhere will learn that not only is it mouth-wateringly delicious but also very simple to prepare