A Tavola! Recipes and Reflections on Traditional Italian Home Cooking

$29.95

Life unfolds around an Italian table. It is no accident that some of the most exciting changes to the culinary scene in this country owe a debt of gratitude to the Italian influence: respect for seasonal foods; a passion for handcrafted, high quality ingredients from olive oil to wine, cured meats to cheeses; and delight in the flavors and textures of a well-planned and perfectly cooked meal.

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While Italian cooks don’t always agree on the finer points, there is a lot of common ground (and common sense) to discover in Chef Scappin’s recipes for the quintessential Italian dishes featured in this exciting book. Throughout the pages you will find both treasured family recipes and “new” dishes inspired by New World foods handled with an Old World sensibility. From a broad assortment of antipasti and satisfying breads to hearty stews, braises, and simple one-pot dishes, and memorable desserts, you’re sure to enjoy A Tavola!

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