Famous for its bold flavours, seasonal ingredients and vibrant colours, Italian has repeatedly been voted the world's favourite cuisine. Take a closer look, though, and you will discover that there is much more to this nation's food than the ubiquitous pasta, pizzas and risottos offered at many restaurants. Italian cooking expert Valentina Harris examines each area in turn, with a carefully curated selection of recipes, and detailed instructions and photographs to help you achieve an authentic, and completely delicious, end result. This comprehensive book is a must-have reference for anyone who is passionate about cooking authentic Italian food. It has 325 recipes and 1500 specially commissioned colour photographs, and forms a great cook's culinary tour of Italy's regions, including: Lombardy; Piedmont; Liguria; Emilia-Romagna; Veneto; Tuscany; Umbria; Sardinia; Campania; Sicily; Puglia; Basilicata; and Calabria. An extensive introduction examines in detail the history and traditions of classic Italian cooking, the ingredients and how to prepare and use them. This large deluxe hardback is the first time Valentina's prestigious Italian regional series has been published together, in a newly designed single compendium volume, with new additional recipes, updated dishes and special photographs.

About the Author
Valentina Harris Tracing her family back to 1369 through the illustrious Sforza dynasty, Valentina is the youngest member of a large Anglo-Italian family of gourmets. Growing up in Tuscany, Valentina brought her qualifications for teaching and cooking from Rome to London in 1976, where she fronted a television programme 'Italian Regional Cookery' and has since published more than 30 award-winning cookery books. Her school Cucina Valentina offers culinary adventures in Italy and across Europe; an experienced and enthusiastic teacher, she is passionate about sharing her food philosophy, techniques, stories, and experiences at food festivals round the country.


Book Information
ISBN 9780754832409
Author Valentina Harris
Format Hardback
Page Count 624
Imprint Lorenz Books
Publisher Anness Publishing