Famous for its bold flavors, seasonal ingredients and vibrant colors,
Italian has repeatedly been voted the world's favorite cuisine. Take a
closer look, though, and you will discover that there is much more to
this nation's food than the ubiquitous pasta, pizzas and risottos
offered at many restaurants. Italian cooking expert Valentina Harris
examines each area in turn, with a carefully curated selection of
recipes, and detailed instructions and photographs to help you achieve
an authentic, and completely delicious, end result. This comprehensive
book is a must-have reference for anyone who is passionate about cooking
authentic Italian food. It has 325 recipes and 1500 specially
commissioned color photographs, and forms a great cook's culinary tour
of Italy's regions, including: Lombardy; Piedmont; Liguria;
Emilia-Romagna; Veneto; Tuscany; Umbria; Sardinia; Campania; Sicily;
Puglia; Basilicata; and Calabria. An extensive introduction examines in
detail the history and traditions of classic Italian cooking, the
ingredients and how to prepare and use them. This large deluxe hardback
is the first time Valentina's prestigious Italian regional series has
been published together, in a newly designed single compendium volume,
with new additional recipes, updated dishes and special photographs. - A
culinary tour of Italy including: Lombardy; Piedmont;Liguria;
Emilia-Romagna; Veneto; Tuscany; Umbria;Sardinia; Campania; Sicily;
Puglia; Basilicata; and Calabria. - An extensive introduction examines
in detail thehistory and traditions of classic Italian cooking,
theingredients and how to prepare and use them.
