Italy the Beautiful Cookbook : Authentic recipes from the regions of Italy Book

Italy the Beautiful Cookbook contains a feast of more than 240 recipes, all authentic and fully tested in an Italian kitchen. They have been devised by Lorenza de'Medici, an accomplished cook and teacher and an international exponent of Italian cuisine.For those who imagine Italian food to consist of pizza, pasta and tomato sauce, this book will be a revelation. It encompasses the culinary traditions of the whole of Italy - a country diverse in landscape, climate and traditions, but blessed with a wonderful array of ingredients and a people imaginative enough to make the most of them.The recipes featured in this collection range from the hearty fare of the south, through the classic cuisine of the center to the delicate and refined dishes that emanate from the northern regions of Piemonte, Lombardia and Veneto. All are authentic; all are distinctively and unmistakeably Italian. They are recipes that involve no last-minute full. The food is uncontrived but delicious, frest and full-flavored. Lorenza de'Medici's philosophy for successful cooking is simple: begin with ingredients of the highest quality and prepare them sensitively.Each recipe in this outstanding collection is illustrated with a full-color photograph. In addition, there are surveys of the distinctive culinary traditions of the regions and tantalizing glimpses of the Italian countryside and the culture from which Italian cuisine was born.Read More