Recipes from My Italian Grandmother : A Guide to Ingredients, Techniques and 100 Traditional Recipes, Handed Down from Mothers to Daughters for Generations

Part of the enduring appeal of Italian food is the way it stays true to its roots, and this continuity has much to do with it being a home-based cuisine, nurtured and passed down within the family. This book contains a wealth of real Italian food, giving background information, practical advice, and 100 of the most heartwarming recipes from the cuisine. Combining traditional, regional and contemporary classics, there are recipes for antipasti, soups, pasta dishes, risottos, gnocchi, fish and meat courses, and delectable desserts and cakes.With hundreds of photographs, informative text and delicious authentic dishes, this book is an irresistible guide to Italian home cooking.