About Cooking the Classics
Cooking the Classics is my project to cook through classic cookbooks and document what still works, what surprises me, and what I learn along the way.
A few years ago I realized I owned plenty of cookbooks but rarely cooked from them. I would flip through the pages, bookmark recipes I wanted to try, and then end up making the same handful of meals every week.
Cooking the Classics started as a way to change that. Instead of collecting cookbooks, I wanted to actually cook from them.
Each recipe includes a wine pairing designed to feel natural and approachable, so it’s easier to choose a wine that works with what you’re cooking.
Marcella Hazan is where the project began, but the goal is to keep exploring recipes, techniques, and traditions from some of the world’s most influential cookbooks.
What Y0u’ll Find Here
For a closer look at pairing Italian wines with food and how to read the label, download the Italian Wine Pairing Guide to keep on hand while cooking or shopping.
From the Kitchen
I’m Stephanie, and I started Cooking the Classics as a way to spend less time collecting recipes and more time actually cooking them.
Most of what you’ll find here begins with a cookbook on my counter and a recipe I’ve never made before. The fun is figuring out what works, what surprises me, and what I’d make again.
Every recipe is cooked and tested in my home kitchen, and every wine pairing is chosen with the goal of making classic cooking feel a little more approachable.
Where to Start
If you’re new to the site, start with a few of these core recipes and guides.
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