"Cooking in itself is a creative and fulfilling activity, and the
results of your efforts can satisfy not only your taste buds but also
your soul. This is my aim: cooking for the soul." - Silvia Nacamulli in
Elle a Tavola
Jewish Flavours of Italy is a culinary journey through Italy and a
deep dive into family culinary heritage. With more than 100 kosher
recipes, Silvia offers readers a unique collection of authentic and
traditional Italian-Jewish dishes, combined with stunning photography,
practical tips, and clear explanations. With a delicious mix of recipes,
family stories and history, Silvia offers a unique insight into
centuries' old culinary traditions.
Discover recipes from everyday home-cooked meals to special celebration
menus for Jewish holidays. Highlights include recipes such as pasta e
fagioli (borlotti bean soup), family favorites such as melanzane alla
parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana), as well as delicious Jewish dishes
such as Carciofi alla Giudia (Jewish-style fried artichokes), challah
bread, and sarde in saor (Venetian sweet and sour sardines).
Silvia's extensive cooking repertoire combined with her life experiences
means that her recipes and family stories are one-of-a-kind. She
introduces the reader to soup, pasta, matzah, and risotto dishes, then
moves on to meat, poultry, fish, and vegetable recipes. Silvia finishes
with mouth-watering desserts such as orecchie di Amman (Haman's ears),
Roman Jewish pizza ebraica (nut and candied fruit cakes) and sefra
(aromatic semolina bake). Even the most sweet-toothed readers will be
satisfied!
Each recipe is introduced by Silvia in a friendly and conversational
tone that will get readers involved before they even get the chance to
preheat the oven. Throughout the book, in-depth features highlight
ingredients such as artichokes, zucchini flowers and eggplants. A
personal touch shines through and provides a connection with the author.
Silvia's enthusiastic and charming personality transforms this
collection of recipes into a culinary experience that will be cherished
by generations to come.
