A large, lavish, and delectably illustrated culinary tour of Italy's regional cuisines, led by its finest chefs. From Florence to Venice, Rome to the Amalfi Coast, Sicily to the Italian Alps, each regional cuisine of Italy reflects the history and culture of its people. With a preface and a foreword by the award-winning and international chefs Mario Batali and Paul Bartolotta, this volume bountifully serves all who are eager to learn the secrets of genuine Italian cooking and the time-honored dishes recognized as regional specialties. Gorgeous, atmospheric photographs by famed food photographer Lucio Rossi capture the mood and aesthetics of the maestros' dishes and illustrate how to prepare and serve their most famous and savory recipes.

Italy's Great Chefs and Their Secrets

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Barilla, Academia

Cooking Education & Reference

Academia Barilla

222 Easy Italian Recipes

Academia, Barilla

Pasta! celebrates Italy's most authentic food, a millennia-old favorite rich in flavor, nutrition, and diversity. Compiled by the Academia Barilla, Italy's prestigious culinary institute, this lusciously illustrated book spoons up over 130 recipes from 20 regions, each with its own distinctive history. Savory samples include maltagliati in artichoke sauce, tagliolini with Norcia black truffles, and fusilli with tuna, olives, and capers. Buon appetito!

Pasta!

Cooking by Ingredient

From Academia Barilla, the first international center dedicated to the promotion of Italian gastronomy, comes this lavishly illustrated guide to Mediterranean cuisine. Steeped in the ancient dietary traditions of the Bel Paese and the most up-to-date nutritional findings, this cookbook features 120 delicious, healthful recipes. All types of Italian style” dishes are covered, from antipasti and vegetable offerings to first courses like polenta taragna and chestnut soup to second courses such as roasted red mullet and mouthwatering frittatas to pizza, focaccia, and delectable desserts.

Mediterranean Cuisine: Secrets from Coastal Italian Kitchens

Regional & International

A sweet taste of Italy! From the renowned Academia Barilla comes Sweet Temptations, a collection of the most important and famous Italian desserts. 130 ways to add sweetness to your days. Among the delectable recipes are fresh pastries such as napoleons, mimosa pie, zuccotto, profiteroles, and Sicilian cannolis. Enjoy to-die-for cakes and tarts, including hazelnut cake, cherry meringue tart, raspberry chocolate tart, and plum cake. Dig into shortbreads, biscuits, and cookies like you’ve never tasted before. Scrumptious confections and candies, too: almond crunchiesparmigiani al maraschinonougatgianduia cream spread Plus: the creamiest ice creams and spoon desserts, from chocolate and lavender pudding to lemon granita, fruit sorbets, and Italian-style trifle.

Sweet Temptations: 120 Masterpieces of Italian Cuisine

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