The Italian Regional Cookbook

Description

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'll 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.

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.