Authentic Italian Cookbook: Alpine Piedmont to Sicilian Dishes by Reinhardt Hess & Team (2008 Hardcover)-image
Authentic Italian Cookbook: Alpine Piedmont to Sicilian Dishes by Reinhardt Hess & Team (2008 Hardcover)-image

Authentic Italian Cookbook: Alpine Piedmont to Sicilian Dishes by Reinhardt Hess & Team (2008 Hardcover)

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Dewey Decimal: 641.5945 Item Length: 11.2 in Book Title: New Regional Italian Cuisine Cookbook : Delectable Dishes from Italy's Alpine Piedmont Region to the Island of Sicily Genre: Cooking LCCN: 2006-939684 Dewey Edition: 22 ISBN-10: 0764160680 Language: English ISBN-13: 9780764160684 gtin13: 9780764160684 Number of Pages: 320 Pages Reviews: Definitive in a way that few books attempt, the recipes in this beautiful tome reflect the delicious diversity all dancing under the umbrella of Italian food . . . . this beautiful book captures [Italy’s] entire boot in its mellifluous magnificence.” —Mario Batali Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur, "This beautifully illustrated compendium offers readers a culinary tour of Italy from the Alpine region down to Sicily. Recipes assume some level of familiarity, such as what it is to render fat, but they are straightforward and reliable, sometimes including illustrations for each step." -- Publisher's Weekly , April 21, 2008, "Definitive in a way that few books attempt, the recipes in this beautiful tome reflect the delicious diversity all dancing under the umbrella of Italian food . . . . this beautiful book captures [Italy's] entire boot in its mellifluous magnificence." Mario Batali Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur, Definitive in a way that few books attempt, the recipes in this beautiful tome reflect the delicious diversity all dancing under the umbrella of Italian food . . . . this beautiful book captures [Italys] entire boot in its mellifluous magnificence. Mario Batali Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Illustrator: Yes brand: BES Publishing Item Width: 8.9 in Intended Audience: Trade Author: Reinhardt Hess, Cornelia Schinharl, Sabine Salzer, Sabine Sälzer Item Weight: 56.9 Oz Topic: Regional & Ethnic / Italian Publisher: BES Publishing Format: Hardcover Photographed by: Foodphotography Eising TitleLeading: The Synopsis: Both a beautifully illustrated, recipe-filled cookbook and an armchair guide to Italy's distinct culinary regions, this photo-filled volume describing the regions' people, foods, and wines contains 220 recipes., It's both a beautifully illustrated, recipe-filled cookbook and an armchair guide to Italy's several distinct culinary regions, from the Alpine Piedmont area in the north to the southern island of Sicily. A separate chapter for each of eight regions opens with a magnificent landscape photo on a two-page spread, followed by several photo-filled pages describing the region's people, their way of life, and locally-produced foods and wines. The rest of each chapter is devoted to the region's recipes--two dozen or more recipes per region--which are divided according to the Italian custom: Antipasti, Primi Piatti (first course), Secondi Piatti (second course), Contorni (vegetables, including salads), and Dolci (desserts). Complemented with photos for each prepared dish, recipes include a delightful pasta alle melanzane (pasta with eggplant) from the Abruzzi; agnello ai carciofi (lamb cooked with artichokes) from Tuscany; risotto alla pilota (a risotto with sausage) from Lombardy; and bab� all' amaretto, a delectable example of dolci from Sicily, to cite just a few of this book's 220 dishes. The authors present wonderful ways to prepare and serve meats, fish, pasta, sauces, fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts, along with suggestions for regional wines that go perfectly with each delightful Italian meal., (back cover) "Definitive in a way that few books attempt, the recipes in this beautiful tome reflect the delicious diversity all dancing under the umbrella of Italian food . . . . this beautiful book captures [Italy's] entire boot in its mellifluous magnificence. Mario Batali Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Cooking the Italian Way Enjoy great tastes and wonderful variety from all of Italy's culinary regions . . . a delightful pasta alle melanzane (pasta with eggplant) from the Abruzzi; agnello ai carciofi (lamb cooked with artichokes) from Tuscany; risotto alla pilota (risotto with sausage) from Lombardy; baba all' amaretto, a delectable example of dolci from Sicily, and many, many more! A separate chapter for each region opens with a magnificent landscape photo on a two-page spread, followed by photo-filled pages describing the region's people, their way of life, and their locally-produced foods and wines. The rest of each chapter is devoted to many of the region's most delectable recipes, everything to please the palate, from antipasti to dolci--appetizers to desserts. It's cooking the Italian way! 220 Recipes * More than 650 color photos. (front flap) Open this book and take a lively excursion through Italy's eight distinct and vibrant culinary regions. A separate chapter for each region opens with a magnificent landscape photo, followed by brilliant, photo-filled pages that describe the region's people, their way of life, and the wonderful ways in which they prepare their locally-produced foods for the dinner table. At the heart of each chapter are the region's recipes, beautifully illustrated and presented in the typical Italian style for hearty five-course dinners Antipasti appetizer dishes that can range from a light seafood salad to a bruschetta, or a selection of cheeses, processed meats, or marinated vegetables Primi Piatti the first course, which is typically a soup, or a serving of imaginatively prepared pasta or risotto Secondi Piatti the second course, which is most often a hearty meat or fish dish Contorni, a tasty vegetable dish, often an enticing salad Dolci, something sweet to complete the dinner, often a delightful pastry with cream or fruit or both You'll find hearty recipes from Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, the Abruzzi, Sicily, and literally every other corner of Italy. You'll also learn something about the wines of each region that go perfectly with the many wonderful ways to prepare and serve meats, fish, pasta, sauces, fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts. Here, in one beautiful volume, are 220 authentic Italian recipes for you, your family, and your guests to enjoy. (back flap) THE AUTHORS: Reinhardt Hess is a Bavarian food and wine journalist who has special love for Italian and other Mediterranean foods and cooking styles. He is also co-author of Regional Italian Cuisine, available from Barron's. He lives in Munich. Cornelia Schinharl is a food editor, the author of several cookbooks, and an expert on Italian cuisine. She lives in Munich and visits Italy often to discover new foods and new wines. Sabine Salzer is a cookbook editor and co-author of Regional Italian Cuisine, available from Barron's., It's both a beautifully illustrated, recipe-filled cookbook and an armchair guide to Italy's several distinct culinary regions, from the Alpine Piedmont area in the north to the southern island of Sicily. A separate chapter for each of eight regions opens with a magnificent landscape photo on a two-page spread, followed by several photo-filled pages describing the region's people, their way of life, and locally-produced foods and wines. The rest of each chapter is devoted to the region's recipes--two dozen or more recipes per region--which are divided according to the Italian custom: Antipasti, Primi Piatti (first course), Secondi Piatti (second course), Contorni (vegetables, including salads), and Dolci (desserts). Complemented with photos for each prepared dish, recipes include a delightful pasta alle melanzane (pasta with eggplant) from the Abruzzi; agnello ai carciofi (lamb cooked with artichokes) from Tuscany; risotto alla pilota (a risotto with sausage) from Lombardy; and bab 1/2 all' amaretto, a delectable example of dolci from Sicily, to cite just a few of this book's 220 dishes. The authors present wonderful ways to prepare and serve meats, fish, pasta, sauces, fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts, along with suggestions for regional wines that go perfectly with each delightful Italian meal., It's both a beautifully illustrated, recipe-filled cookbook and an armchair guide to Italy's several distinct culinary regions, from the Alpine Piedmont area in the north to the southern island of Sicily. A separate chapter for each of eight regions opens with a magnificent landscape photo on a two-page spread, followed by several photo-filled pages describing the region's people, their way of life, and locally-produced foods and wines. The rest of each chapter is devoted to the region's recipes--two dozen or more recipes per region--which are divided according to the Italian custom: " Antipasti, Primi Piatti "(first course)," Secondi Piatti" (second course)," Contorni" (vegetables, including salads), and" Dolci" (desserts). Complemented with photos for each prepared dish, recipes include a delightful" pasta alle melanzane" (pasta with eggplant) from the Abruzzi;" agnello ai carciofi" (lamb cooked with artichokes) from Tuscany;" risotto alla pilota" (a risotto with sausage) from Lombardy; and" babA all' amaretto," a delectable example of" dolci" from Sicily, to cite just a few of this book's 220 dishes. The authors present wonderful ways to prepare and serve meats, fish, pasta, sauces, fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts, along with suggestions for regional wines that go perfectly with each delightful Italian meal. Publication Year: 2008 Item Height: 1.1 in

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  1. This cookbook is a treasure for Italian food lovers! Packed with authentic, regional recipes from Piedmont to Sicily, it beautifully captures Italy’s diverse flavors. The step-by-step instructions are clear, and the stunning photos make every dish irresistible. Perfect for home chefs looking to explore Italy’s rich culinary heritage. A must-have for any kitchen!

    Michael Guder

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