Italian Recipes for Dummies - Paperback

by Amy Riolo (Author)

Your roadmap to cooking like an Italian your very own home

For those of us not lucky enough to have our very own Italian grandmother or have attended culinary school in Italy, Italian Recipes For Dummies is stepping in to fill the gap. Award-winning chef and author Amy Riolo delivers a step-by-step guide to creating authentic Italian dishes, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced techniques and recipes.

You'll discover how to shop for, plan, and cook authentic Italian meals properly. You'll also find guidance on how to incorporate the cultural, nutritional, and historical influences that shape classic Italian cuisine.

This book includes:

• Individual chapters on staples of the Italian pantry: wine, cheese, and olive oil
• More than 150 authentic Italian recipes with step-by-step instructions
• Access to a Facebook Page hosted by the author that provides extended resources and up-to-date information on mastering Italian cooking

The perfect book for amateur chefs, Italy aficionados, homemakers, and anyone else looking for culinary inspiration, Italian Recipes For Dummies is also an indispensable guide for people seeking healthier ways of shopping, cooking, and eating without giving up amazing flavors and rich foods.

Back Jacket

From the heart of Italy to your table

Italian food is synonymous with elegance, simplicity, and rich tradition. Best of all, when made properly, it's healthy and delicious, too. Italian Recipes For Dummies shares genuine Italian recipes and strategies for preparing the world's most popular cuisine, starting from the basics. You'll learn how to stock your Italian pantry with the finest ingredients, make your own fresh pasta (and master the art of cooking the pre-made stuff), all while building a menu that any Italian grandmother would be proud of. Discover how easy and fun it is to recreate the taste of Italy in your own kitchen.

Inside...

• Pasta sauces from scratch
• Expert wine pairings
• Seafood, meat, and poultry classics
• Seasonal Italian menus and dishes
• Delicious Italian breakfasts
• Dazzling desserts and breads
• Pizza making the Italian way

Author Biography

Amy Riolo is an award-winning author, chef, television personality, food historian, and culinary anthropologist. She is known for simplifying recipes for the home cook. She leads culinary tours in Italy, is the co-founder of A.N.I.T.A. (National Italian Academy of Food Traditions), and has her own line of private-label Italian products.