Four seasons : a year of Italian food

This edition is in American measurements. A seasonal exploration of Italian cookery with mouthwatering recipes and photographs. Manuela Darling-Ganssers journey across Italy reveals authentic recipes made from ingredients according to the seasons. Like its landscape, Italys food is of enormous variety, changing greatly with the seasons and geography. Marvelous ingredients, such as local vegetables and fruits, fresh herbs, rich spices, and exquisite cheeses are magically combined to produce memorable dishes including pastas such as Pappardelle with Duck Ragout, Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi, and Ditali with Spring Vegetables, to stylishly simple seafood and meat dishes like Swordfish Kebabs, Grilled Mussels, Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, and Rolled Lamb with Asparagus. Along with gorgeous risottos, pizzas, salads, and snacks, Manuela also reveals delectable desserts such as Chocolate Truffle Cake, Cannoli, and Marsala Ice Cream. Drawn from travels to Costa Smeralda, Lugano, Piemonte, the Swiss Alps, and Sicily, Manuelas recipes are a collection of her favorites from each of these fascinating places. Divided into four chaptersone for each seasonthis collection of authentic Italian recipes is sure to become a staple in the kitchen. From glittering palazzos to humble seaside bars, from the derelict and forgotten islands to thriving vineyards, Manuela Darling-Gansser's journey across Italy reveals authentic recipes and long-held food traditions. Like its landscape, Italy's food is one of contrasts – rich spices, fresh herbs, exquisite cheeses, hearty pastas, decadent desserts, and plenty of oranges, lemons and pistachios. And all Italians would agree, the best food is cooked at home. Drawn from the best of Italian cuisine, Manuela's recipes are always tempting and make it easy to introduce the flavours of Italy into your home. Divided into four chapters: Spring Summer, Autumn and Winter, this collection of Manuela's favourite recipes is sure to become a kitchen favourite. ebook,book Like its landscape, Italy's food is one of contrasts - rich spices, fresh herbs, exquisite cheeses, hearty pastas, decadent desserts, and plenty of oranges, lemons and pistachios. Drawn from the best of Italian cuisine, this title introduces the flavours of Italy into your home.