Sweet Maria's Italian Cookie Tray : A Cookbook
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Sweet Maria's Italian Cookie Tray presents sixty-five recipes for the delicious, festive cookies that brighten every Italian home, at the holidays and all year-round.Maria Bruscino Sanchez opened Sweet Maria's bakery when she was just twenty-six years old, specializing in authentic Italian cookies and cakes made from handed-down family recipes.The result has been a booming business, and this very special cookbook.The irresistible reciples range from drop, molded and filled cookies; biscotti; taralle and biscuits; pizelles, and more.Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion (or no occasion at all) they include:Chocolate Almond Macaroons, Pignoli Nut Cookies, Amaretto Biscotti Sesame Cookies, Almond Crescents, Lemon Drop Cookies, Chocolate Puffs, Florentines, Lady Fingers, Sweet Ravioli Cookies, Christmas Honey Clusters, Angel Wings, Cinnamon Nut Bars, and more.Whether you grew up in an Italian home or just wish you did, this wonderful collection is sure to become a cookie lover's favorite--one you will return to again and again.
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Growing up in a close-knit, Italian American family, Maria Bruscino Sanchez was surrounded by tradition: food, customs, and celebrations from the "old country" were lovingly observed, and if the original meaning was sometimes hidden beneath the patina of a new culture, the respect and desire to stay connected to the past remained. As an adult, Sanchez turned family tradition into her livelihood, opening Sweet Maria's bakery in Waterbury, Connecticut, where she re-created the cakes and cookies of her youth--but with a distinctly American twist. With Sweet Maria's Italian Cookie Tray, Sanchez offers her culinary treasures to an even wider audience; recipes range from drop and molded cookies to filled ones, biscotti and biscuits, taralle and pizelles, and many more. Cookie lovers will find plenty to devour in this compilation of Italian American favorites.
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| 06-27-09 | 5 | (NA) |
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Just what I wanted. Cookies to learn about my Italian heritage. I especially like the short descriptions of each recipe and the history of where the recipes came from, aunts, neighbors, etc.
Looking forward to trying several of the cookies and sharing with friends. (Review Data Last Updated: 2009-06-30 13:49:39 EST)
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| 01-12-09 | 3 | 1\1 |
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I admit this is a lower score than maybe is warranted, but the cookies were nothing special. They were good, but then they were made of sugar. I would say, you will be really happy with 3 recipies out of this book, but might learn something from some others. Really not alot of info, but then again, less then 10, dollars.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2009-06-30 13:49:39 EST)
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| 10-26-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Having grown up in Connecticut amid its wonderful Italian bakeries, I was thrilled to find this cookbook. The fact that the author owns an Italian bakery in Waterbury was enough of a recommendation for me. So far, I have made seven of the cookie recipes, and have enjoyed them all. The only problem I had was running out of pine nuts for the Pignoli cookies. I'll buy twice as many, next time!
One reviewer complained about the lack of photos in the book, so I am posting my own. (Review Data Last Updated: 2009-01-18 13:27:48 EST)
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| 10-06-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I love this book. I have always wanted to know how to make these authentic Italian cookies...and here they are all rolled up into on great book! I think its great!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-26 08:33:02 EST)
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| 08-17-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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SWEET MARIA'S ITALIAN COOKIE TRAY COOKBOOK IS WONDERFUL. VERY EASY RECIPES BUT QUITE A SELECTION. AMUSING LITTLE STORIES WITH THE RECIPES MAKE IT FUN TO BAKE FROM THIS BOOK. I HAVE THIS BOOK AND HAVE BOUGHT SEVERAL FOR GIFTS - RECIPIENTS VERY GLAD TO RECEIVE IT.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-08 07:04:07 EST)
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| 12-07-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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The cookies and biscotti that I make from this book come out perfectly and delicious because of the terrific instructions given. The lead information prior to the start of the recipes have been extremely helpful also. I am ordering more books for friends and family who have haunted me for the recipes. I know they will be pleasantly surprized.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-18 07:08:35 EST)
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| 10-19-07 | 5 | 0\2 |
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This book is excellent for Moms who love to bake cookies. I love italian cookies and i am sure you will once you try some of these recipes. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-14 09:16:30 EST)
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| 08-29-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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This is a fantastic cookbook. I am Italian and did not write down all the recipes I should have and have been looking for a simple book. I read all the reviews and the biggest objection is the lack of pictures. Well I appreciate the price of the book and believe pictures would push it up. If the cookie looks fine to you and your family then rejoice. I have other books that put extra gourmet ingredients that do not improve the taste enough to warrant their infusion. One cookie we always baked at Christmas is the Cherry x-mas cookie. We have added other ingredients to make them even more festive such as chocolate chips, pineapple chunks and cocoanut. Love this book!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-14 09:16:30 EST)
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| 08-23-07 | 5 | 2\2 |
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If there was a rating higher than 5 stars, this book would get it! Every cookie recipe I have tried has been a hit at family and work functions. And easy!! Simple instruction, readily available everyday ingredients make this cookbook a GREAT stocking stuffer for the holidays. I've owned this book for several years and LOVE IT. Recently purchased another copy for a relative. You will be able to toss the bulky 500+ page cookie book that is probably stored away in a cabinet collecting dust and keep this one right on your counter because I promise - it is all you will need!! I have all of her books and they are ALL worth getting.
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| 03-15-07 | 3 | 3\3 |
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I purchased this book for my Grandmother. She liked the recipes in the book, but she wished it had more photographs of the actual cookies. There are a few, undetailed illustrations, but no reference photos.
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| 03-14-07 | 3 | (NA) |
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I purchased this book for my Grandmother. She liked the recipes in the book, but she wished it had more photographs of the actual cookies. There are a few, undetailed illustrations, but no reference photos.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-10 06:57:41 EST)
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| 01-10-07 | 4 | 0\1 |
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A great assortment of Italian cookies. Lots of ones I use to sample at weddings in Pa.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-07 23:49:26 EST)
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| 01-09-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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A great assortment of Italian cookies. Lots of ones I use to sample at weddings in Pa.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-03-15 07:05:37 EST)
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| 08-13-06 | 5 | 0\3 |
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A wonderful cookbook,with very easy to follow fantastic recipes, Congratulations Maria for sharing so much of yourself and your family in this lovely book
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-07 23:49:26 EST)
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| 12-23-05 | 4 | 3\3 |
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Well written, nice selection of traditional Italian cookies, just what I was looking for. So far, I've made the biscotti and the sesame cookies and both were delicious.
My only complaint is that the ingredients list is printed in a tiny font that is very hard to read and makes it easy to make a mistake on measuring - so read the measurements carefully. If not for that I'd have given it 5 stars. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-07 23:49:26 EST)
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| 09-01-05 | 4 | 5\6 |
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I wish there were more pictures because I love to see a dish as it should be prepared and not as it turns out when I make it. However, great cook book, lots of recipies in a compact book!
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| 08-31-05 | 4 | 2\3 |
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I wish there were more pictures because I love to see a dish as it should be prepared and not as it turns out when I make it. However, great cook book, lots of recipies in a compact book!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 13:31:16 EST)
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| 02-01-05 | 5 | 3\4 |
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I purchased this book years ago. I use this book at least once a week. The recipes are so fantastic, you will love this book. I just purchased another one because I have pretty much worn the 1st out. Everyone loves my cookies and the recipes come from this book. This is the book that is passed from generation to generation. I have had the added pleasure of buying cakes and pastries from Sweet Maria's store in Waterbury, Connecticut. You should taste her cakes, that's the book I want if she ever writes one.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-07 23:49:26 EST)
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| 06-02-03 | 3 | 10\10 |
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I was thrilled to find this book. There's something special about an Italian cookie bakery with the variety of designs and flavors. I tried four recipes. Two were good but were similar to recipes I already had: Coconut Macaroons and Anise cookies. The other two were failures: the Florentines were so thin that they separated from the almonds and the Sesame cookies were inedibly bitter. Many of the recipes use the same base ingredients which makes for easy preparation but somewhat redundant taste. I wished for the more elaborate cookies. My biggest issue was the lack of photos for visual guidance. Also appearance is a huge part of Italian cookies. I'm sure that the absence of photos kept the cost of printing down but it was a false economy. I will try more recipes in this book but will also look for others with more instruction.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 13:31:16 EST)
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| 08-28-02 | 4 | 7\7 |
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I was very excited to get baking once I got this book. It includes a nice variety of cookies. I think it would a helpful aid if pictures were included. For example, the Almond Crescents recipe calls for the dough to be shaped like a horseshoe - not quite a crescent. I was just curious what's the author's cookie looked like.
I do think the recipes are wonderful and can easily be adapted for your personal taste. I think this book will make a delightful addition to any baker's repertoire. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 13:31:16 EST)
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| 11-18-01 | 5 | 7\7 |
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This is probably the best and most frequently used cookie cookbook in my collection. The recipes are authentic Italian style cookies similar to what you would find in a good Italian bakery or coming out of grandma's oven. Maria gives interesting little anecdotes with almost every cookie recipe. I have tried almost every cookie in the book and have not been disappointed yet. With the holidays approaching, this is definitely a cookbook worth owning.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 13:31:16 EST)
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| 05-15-01 | 5 | 5\5 |
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This little cookie book is simply wonderful! I just borrowed this book from the library last week for the first time! I made the cinnamon nutmeg cookies and everyone who ate them thought they were very good! This is one cookbook I am definately adding to my collection!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 13:31:16 EST)
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| 07-19-98 | 5 | 14\14 |
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These recipes are for cookies just like my Itlain grandmother use to make. They are authentic, accurate, and great.
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| 12-27-97 | 5 | 15\15 |
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THIS BOOK WAS ONE OF THE EASIEST BAKING COOKBOOKS THAT I'VE EVER COME ACROSS. IT WAS VERY SIMPLISTIC. I TRIED ALMOST EVERY RECIPE IN THE BOOK AND WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS AS WAS MY STEP-FATHER WHO IS FROM ITALY. THE BISCOTTI WAS THE BEST!!!!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 13:31:16 EST)
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