Cooking is a necessity before being an art, which means that its primary aim is to satiate you and only after you can search for the taste, followed by decorations and creativity. Let us never forget that – we owe it to the many in the world that still have no access to basic necessities such as food and water.This book was born as a game, as a way to tidy up the various recipes we tried out in the past few years. It is an unusual recipe book in that there is no hard-to-find ingredi...

Molto Gusto is a glorious collection of mouth-watering recipes for pizza, pasta, and more from Mario Batali's famed Otto Enoteca Pizzeria in New York City. Chef and restaurateur Batali—a fixture on the Food Network and bestselling author of Italian Grill and Molto Italiano—has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 most recognized personalities in the U.S." With Molto Gusto, Mario Batali takes food lovers on a spectacular culinary jou...

From gorgonzola-walnut to rosemary-lamb, sauces to make every pasta dish more memorable—includes full-color photos.Living on a farm in Tuscany, Pamela Sheldon Johns knows more than a little about Italian cooking, and 50 Great Pasta Sauces showcases some of her best sauces collected throughout her extensive culinary career. The recipes are divided into four mouthwatering categories—vegetable sauces, meat sauces, seafood sauces, and dairy sauces—each designed...

Antonio Carluccio is the Godfather of Italian food and his passion for pasta is complemented by his extensive knowledge. This book collects 100 of his delicious pasta recipes, from the quick to the complicated, traditional to modern, light summery recipes to hearty baked dishes.Everybody loves pasta and this cookbook will ensure that you have a recipe for every occasion.

Join Gino on his trip to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia on a journey of discovery of authentic and delicious Italian food.Delving into the gastronomic history of these islands he will uncover the signature dishes, and secret recipes that encapsulate Sicily and Sardinia and their people.With over 100 mouth-watering recipes - using fresh ingredients and regional specialities - Gino's Islands in the Sun will reveal the culinary secrets of ...

From the bestselling author of My Bread: A clear, illustrated guide to making sourdough and the Italian-inspired café dishes from one of Manhattan’s best bakeries.Founded in 1994, Sullivan Street Bakery is renowned for its outstanding bread, which graces the tables of New York’s most celebrated restaurants. The bread at Sullivan Street Bakery, crackling brown on the outside and light and aromatic on the inside, is inspired by the dark, crusty loaves that J...

Quick and easy Italian sandwich recipes that offer maximum flavor with minimum cooking.With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavors of Italy to your home table in Simple Italian Sandwiches.Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, a...

A collection of simple, healthy, flavorful recipes based in the traditions of the southern Italian region of Puglia.The cuisine of Puglia is famous for being among the best in Italy. Puglian food is deeply rooted in the traditions of this southern Italian region, its geography, and its history as the breadbasket of Italy and the largest producer of olive oil.In this cookbook, beautifully illustrated with recipe and preparation photos as well as images from Pu...

Pour some prosecco and cook up some delicious antipasti, pizzas, pastas, Italian sweets, and more—with simple recipes from two James Beard Award–winning authors.Canal House Cooking Volume No. 8: Pronto!, the newest addition to the Canal House Cooking series, is a delightful cookbook devoted to Italian home cooking. It's filled with seventy-seven delicious, fast, easy, fresh Italian recipes, including ones for antipasti, pizzas, pastas, grilled meat...

One hundred healthful and delicious Italian recipes centered on the best fresh, seasonal produceFrom artichoke frittata to zucchini soup, Vitale offers simple and nutritious recipes dedicated entirely to vegetables. Providing tips on selecting fresh ingredients and bringing out each dish's unique flavor, Verdure represents the best of northern Italian cuisine, and is a must-have for anyone seeking no-frills meals using the best that any local produce market...

The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer - noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes.Anna Del Conte is one of the greatest living experts on Italian food. Both Nigella and Delia cite her as their favourite Italian food writer and her culinary expertise has been acknowledged with countless awards. In this cookbook, she sh...

The low-carb craze is over and pasta is back, with its fresh, robust flavors, everyday convenience, and endless versatility. Chef Carlo Middione presents this Italian staple at its most savory and authentic, with 50 traditional preparations for spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna, and more, as well as favorite sauces like pesto, balsamella, and Bolognese. With timeless dishes like Cannelloni in Salsa al Pomodoro, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, and Pasta e Fagioli, and modern dishes such as Fettuccine ...