Author Description

Pasta Machine Magic: 84 Delicious Recipes, by the award-winning cookbook author, Judy Laymon, is an exciting cookbook designed to help home cooks maximize the benefits of using a pasta machine. The wide array of recipes featured in this book offer a wealth of creative options, whether you're a novice or an experienced pasta enthusiast. The book opens with an introduction, outlining the advantages of using a pasta machine as well as giving helpful hints for operating it. Additionally, Laymon provides detailed photographs of pasta shapes and array of sauces that can be paired with each one. This information provides a great foundation for understanding the versatility and imagination a home pasta machine can bring to the kitchen. The rest of the book is devoted to a large variety of recipes. There are recipes for classic favorites like fettuccine Alfredo and creamy carbonara, as well as many new dishes. For the beginner, Laymon offers easy instructions to get started making fresh pasta at home. For those with more experience, there is inspiration with some original creations. Everything from vegan and dairy-free options to kid-friendly dishes is accounted for, giving everyone the opportunity to find a dish they'll love. The book also features sections devoted to gnocchi, handmade noodles, pierogi, dumplings, gluten-free pastas, and fresh ravioli, while also focusing on elements of presentation, which make an especially cheerful plate of pasta even more appetizing. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting bowl of pastina or a daring dish of shrimp and shiitake ramen, Pasta Machine Magic has something to offer. Judy Laymon has compiled the best of her years of kitchen experience and expertise into one comprehensive guide. As this book demonstrates, pasta is an important part of the culinary landscape and no one knows it better than Judy Laymon. With this cookbook in your possession, you're sure to find inspiration for a variety of dishes, from traditional