Full Description
Italians are famous for their fabulous food and their passion for cooking - ingredients must be fresh and seasonal, cooking techniques must merely enhance the delicious natural flavour of food. Italian cuisine has also become hugely popular in the UK, with an Italian restaurant appearing on nearly every high street. From antipasti to indulgent desserts, this book provides you with 200 delicious ideas for re-creating that authentic Italian flavour in your own home. Each dish is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and a full page colour photograph to ensure perfect results every time.
Contents
Introduction; Antipasti and salads; Includingplatter, Pecorino & broad bean salad, Balsamic figs with parma ham, Bagna cauda, Mozzarella in carozza, Pasta and pizza; Including: Orecchiette with broccoli, Classic lasagne, Spaghetti with clams & chilli, Ricotta & spinach canederli dumplings, Homemade gnocchi with pesto, Pizza fiorentina and Classic calzone, Soups, rice and polenta; Including: Barley & bean soup, Fish & fregola soup, Chestnut & pancetta soup, Radicchio risotto, Seafood risotto, Baked polenta with spinach & mixed cheeses, Fish and seafood; Including: Fried calamari, Seabass in a salt crust, Octopus with borlotti beans and Grilled red mullet with thyme & lemon, Meat and poultry; Including: Saltimbocca, Chicken Milanese, Lamb chops with rosemary & sage, Beef braised in red wine and Braised rabbit, Vegetable dishes; Including: Aubergine parmigiana, Braised artichokes & potatoes, Spinach & pea frittata and Grilled radicchio with fontina & speck, Desserts; Including: Individual tiramisu, Bitter chocolate & hazelnut ice cream, Watermelon granita, Pannacotta with berries and Sweet pastry ribbons,
