Full Description
Even the writing has an irresistibly Italian flavor in this cookbook by Lucinda Scala Quinn, a cohost of Everyday Food and head of the food department of Martha Stewart Living. Quinn presents fifty-two delicious, easy-to-prepare Italian recipes from her Italian-American childhood and her extensive travels throughout Italy. Gorgeous color photos tempt you to cook up everything from appetizers to desserts. Mangia!
Contents
Acknowledgements. Introduction. Notes to the Cook. Drinks and Appetizers. Aranciata Cocktail. Fruit and Fresh Herb Carafe. Handmade Cappuccino. Roasted Peppers. Bruschetta Pomodoro. Miniature Meatball Paninni. Prosciutto with Fresh Fruit. Tuna Gremolata Dip. Pancetta Frittata. Grilled Calamari. Pasta. Spaghetti Pomodoro. Fettuccini alla Carbonara. Gnocchi with Pesto. Pesto. Bucatini Putanesca. Fusilli with Broccoli. Linguini with Clams. Rigatoni with Rapid Ragu. Mostaccioli Amatraciana. Salad and Vegetables. Luca's Caesar Salad. Pomodoro Salad. Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan. Baked Artichokes. Carrots Agrodolce. Spinach with Lemon. Green Beans with Tomato and Basil. Broccoli di Rape. Tuscan Kale. Saut'ed Mushrooms. Soup, Pizza and Savory Pies. Minestrone. Cannellini Bean Soup. Stracciatella Soup. Pizza. Basic Pizza Dough. Pizza Margarita. Escarole Pizza. Spinach and Ham Pie. Polenta. Risotto Milanese. Chicken, Meat and Fish. Chicken Milanese. Roast Chicken with Herbs. Pork Chops with Vinegar Sauce. Beef Brocciole. Polpette. Veal Picatta. Osso Buco. Fish Fillet with Rosemary. Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde. Desserts. Carolina's Wine Taralli. Aqualina's Molasses Cookies. Espresso Granita. Macerated Oranges with Stuffed Dates and Pistachios. Zabaglione with Fresh Peaches and Raspberries.