Italian Cuisine: The Gourmet's Companion

A complete guide to one of Italy's greatest treasures for travelers and food lovers A combination restaurant companion/culinary reference, Italian Cuisine is a guide to both classical Italian cuisine and the myriad regional dishes found throughout the mainland and Sicily. From acciughe alla ammiraglia to zuppa inglese, this book tells you what it is, what's in it, how it's prepared, how it differs from region to region, and more. An ideal companion to take along on your next Italian journey and a valuable reference for amateur and professional cooks, Italian Cuisine gives you: A complete dictionary of Italian dishes Ingredients of hundreds of classical and regional dishes, organized by course An Italian-English glossary of cooking terms Explanations of different cooking styles and preparation methods, from region to region Descriptions of Italian wines and liqueurs Other books in the Gourmet's Companion Series French Cuisine Spanish Cuisine… (more)