A title that showcases the best food in Italy. Photographs and text throughout explore real Italian food, from making fresh filled pasta everyday or putting together a plate of antipasto, to ageing Parmesan in Modena and a mid-afternoon shot of espresso from a stand-up cafe. A section of basic recipes and glossary of Italian food and cooking terms complete all you need in the Italian kitchen.
Thanks to the delicious collection of recipes in this book, Eat your vegetables! will cease to be a threat around the dinner table. In fact, Cooking Vegetables is sure to convert even Brussels Sprouts-haters. From side-dishes to main courses, recipes follow the seasons: Spring blooms with Asparagus and Prawn Pizetta; Summer sizzles with Barbecued Sweet Corn; Autumn's bounty brings Leek and Chicken Calzones; and Winter warms the soul with Spiced Baby Turnips. Each recipe is illustrated with gorgeous photographs of the cooking process. The author brings to the table a cornucopia of details about regional cuisine, cooking seasonally, and special techniques. Cooking Vegetables is sure to become a classic, even in the kitchens of die-hard carnivores.