La Cucina Di Lidia: Recipes and Memories from Italy's Adriatic Coast Book

Now in paperbackâ??the debut cookbook from the beloved Italian cook, restaurateur, and public television personality. Lidia Bastianich is famous for her Italian-American cooking, but this cookbookâ??her firstâ??captures the distinctive cuisine of her native Istria, located on Italyâ??s northeastern Adriatic coast near the border of the former Yugoslavia. This book is also her most personal; in addition to the recipes, she has included numerous personal stories, memories, and photographs from her childhood.With La Cucina di Lidia, you can savor antipasti such as Polenta with Fontina and Mushrooms or Shrimp and Mixed Bean Salad. Rice and pastas include Plum Gnocchi, Risotto with Squash Blossoms, and Zucchini and Tagliatelle with Leek Sauce. Entrées feature fish (Swordfish in Sweet and Sour Sauce), fowl (Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Orange), meat (Stuffed Breast of Veal), and game (Duck Roasted with Sauerkraut). Desserts range from Chocolate Zabaglione Cake to Apple-Custard Tart. Here is an Italian cuisine infused with the flavors of Eastern Europe, the early repertoire of one of Americaâ??s favorite chefs. Discover Lidiaâ??s history and memories as well as the dishes from her homeland. The stories and tastes are unforgettable.Read More