About the author
Patricia Wells is a cookbook author and teacher known for her expertise in cooking and culinary instruction. Her books focus on regional cuisines and approachable home cooking, making them well-suited for home cooks looking to explore authentic flavors, traditional techniques, and fresh ingredients. For readers starting their collection from our stocked titles, Bistro Cooking and Patricia Wells at Home in Provence offer wonderful introductions to her approachable yet classic recipes. Additional options available at the shop include Patricia Wells' Trattoria: Simple and Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy, The Provence Cookbook: A James Beard Award Winning Cookbook, The French Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes and Lessons from Paris and Provence, Salad as a Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads for Every Season, and Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate.
📖 Where to start with Patricia Wells
💬 What our editors say about Patricia Wells's books
“While the publisher's provided material is brief, the volume clearly earns its place on the regional cooking shelf by focusing on rustic, authentic trattoria style. The 150-recipe collection shines in its dedication to simple,…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Patricia Wells' Trattoria: Simple and Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy
“While celebrated by critics upon release, this book may disappoint modern purists seeking rigorous traditionalism or vegan adaptations. The reliance on 1980s American ingredient availability and two-color photography limits its…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Bistro Cooking
“It suits those who enjoy atmospheric, ingredient-driven cooking over dense technical manuals. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous nutritional science, complex baking techniques, or fast-paced modern recipes. The…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Patricia Wells at Home in Provence: Recipes Inspired by Her Farmhouse in France
📋 Editions by Patricia Wells in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Provence Cookbook: A James Beard Award Winning Cookbook | 2004 | William Morrow & Company | — | 9780060507824 |
| Patricia Wells' Trattoria: Simple and Robust Fare Inspired by th | 2001 | William Morrow & Company | — | 9780060936525 |
| Bistro Cooking | 1989 | Workman Publishing | — | 9780894806230 |
| Patricia Wells at Home in Provence: Recipes Inspired by Her Farm | 1999 | Scribner Book Company | — | 9780684863283 |
| The French Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes and Lessons from Paris and | 2013 | William Morrow & Company | — | 9780062088918 |
| Salad as a Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads for Every Season | 2011 | William Morrow & Company | — | 9780061238833 |
| Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate | 2007 | William Morrow & Company | — | 9780060752446 |
