Author : John Oliano
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781451562941
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (629 download)
Book Synopsis Italian Family Cooking and Wine Pairing by : John Oliano
Download or read book Italian Family Cooking and Wine Pairing written by John Oliano and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian Family Cooking & Wine Pairing, by John Oliano offers a full color 246 page publication with over 140 seasonal and holiday recipes from throughout Italy with wine pairing, helpful tips, and complete nutritional analysis with color photos of every dish. The foods of Italy vastly differ from one region to the next reflecting the cultural differences of the Italian countryside. Some regions are landlocked and mountainous while others hug the sea with hilly terrains. French and Austrian customs influence the northern regions while Southern regions have absorbed many Arab and Greek customs. The unique distinction between the various provinces makes Italian food infinitely diverse reflecting these many cultural differences.These diverse recipes offer old world Italian favorites that embody a tasty combination of superb regional recipes with delicious ingredients for soups, appetizers, pastas, main dishes, vegetables, salads, desserts, biscotti's, breads, focaccia, pizzas, and exciting sauces that taste good, and are simple and easy to make. One of the first pleasures we experience in life is eating. It is a large part of the good times, holidays, and special celebrations that we share with family and friends. Transport yourself to the culinary world of simple and healthy country cooking with tasty recipes including traditional seasonal recipes and fun filled festive holiday menus including a special 'nuvo cuisine' section with signature dishes from several notable chefs.Fresh fish, lean cuts of fresh meats, poultry, herbs and spices, are utilized in these nutritional dishes that combine authentic recipes of the "old world" with the abundant ingredients of the "new world." There is nothing better than a good meal with a fine wine to lighten the spirit and warm the heart. Peasant and elegant regional and contemporary foods are matched to a wide selection of full-bodied reds, crisp and fruity whites, Spumante, and unique golden wines.