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Something Italian by Maurizio Terzini
These recipes from my days at Otto, Nove, Caffe e Cucina, Il Bacaro, Caffe Vini Spuntini, Melbourne Wine Room and Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, bring back great memories and I want them to be fun. They will give you a taste of Italy at home.
Paperback, 184 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Bringing Tuscany Home; Sensuous Style from the Heart of Italy by Frances Mayes
Bestselling author Mayes and her husband share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for readers stateside to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own lives
, 240 pp, $41.95. Buy
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The Classic Food of Northern Italy by Anna Del Conte
This definitive cookbook celebrates the cooking of northern Italy, both rustic and sophisticated, ancient and modern. It contains over 150 recipes, many of which may be unfamiliar to British readers, although they are traditional dishes.
Paperback, 240 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Arthur Avenue Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from the Real Little Italy by Ann Volkwein
Arthur Avenue is an Italian- American street in the Bronx, New York. The providores, restauranteurs and bar owners on this stretch collected their culinary wisdom into this book and the result is a fascinating insight into the food and culture of this Italian enclave. There are plenty of great recipes, tall tales and true about the neighbourhood's characters and plenty of local colour and history.
Hardback, 224 pp, $48.95. Buy
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Roma by Julia Della Croce
Julia della Croce ventures from coast to countryside to reveal over 60 cherished recipes passed from generation to generation in a region rich with culinary tradition. Each of the five Roman provinces has maintained its own culture and culinary character. From the fresh seafood in the coastal province of Latina; to the rustic aged meats and sturdy cooking of the most northerly province of Rieti; to the simple, seasonal dishes of Viterbo; to the handmade pastas and rich, savoury meat sauces of the landlocked Frosinone province, this collection beautifully captures the authentic tastes of the region. Della Croce also lists her favourite places to stay, local festivals, and where to find authentic regional Italian cooking and wine classes.
Paperback, 168 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Al Dente by William Black
William Black is serious about Italian food. In this book he eats whatever gets in his way and expounds the joys of everything from worm-infested cheese to pasta with donkey. He travels the length and breadth of Italy in his quest for the most delicious foods.
Paperback, 368 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Italy in Small Bites by Carol Field
A treasury of recipes inspired by the Italian soul-food traditions of spuntini and merende, impromptu meals eaten at mid-morning and mid-afternoon, includes such options as walnut-and-raisin coffee cake, onion frittata, and vegetable tarts.
Hardback, 293 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Prosciutto, The Italian Pantry Series
A short history of Italian prosciutto, its production techniques and how to evaluate and appreciate the regional differences. Italy has a very complex food culture, with distinctly different cheese, pasta, olive oil and cured meats in each region and even within certain towns. This series takes a geographical approach to the regional specialties, with maps showing the area of production, notes on the product of that region and typical recipes using the distinct produce of that area. The Italian Pantry books are valuable references for culinary students and professionals as they are scholarly and informative. Lavish colour photos of each type of prosciutto, providing a very pleasant browse or read.
Hardback, 53 pp, $18.95. Buy
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Cucina Essenziale by Stefano Cavallini
This collection of modern Italian recipes guides the cook through the key methods and techniques, from creating a perfect risotto to cooking fresh pasta. Illustrated in step-by-step detail, the chapters range from starters to fish and shellfish to desserts.
Paperback, 192 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Ciao Italia in Tuscany: Traditional Recipes from One of Italy's Most Famous Regions by MARY ANN ESPOSITO
, 235 pp, $39.95. Buy
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The Zilli Cookbook by Aldo Zilli
A collection of authentic Italian recipes from a chef who learnt good Italian home cooking from his mother. Basics like pasta, risottos, pizzas, fish stews and meat ragouts are included, and advice is given on choosing and buying Italian ingredients.
Hardback, 208 pp, $49.95. Buy
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Veneto by Julia Della Croce
The Veneto region of Italy lays claim to rich deltas of rice, olive groves and vineyards, fertile flatlands, and one of the most dramatic mountainscapes anywhere in the world. The authentic Veneto kitchen merges its ancient heritage with humble ingredients, producing one of the most fascinating cuisines in Italy. Julia della Croce shares the origins of over 60 recipes as she takes the reader on a glorious visual and culinary tour of the Veneto. Handy lists of charming places to stay, local festivals and cooking classes, plus evocative photos of the food and countryside will inspire anyone to plan their next vacation to the Veneto. Until then, this beloved region is as close as the kitchen.
Paperback, 168 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Italian Cuisine by Montanari
Italy is a country of a hundred cuisines and thousands of recipes. This volume uncovers a network of culinary customs, food lore and cooking practices, dating back as far as the Middle Ages, that are identifiably Italian.
Hardback, 400 pp, $83.95. Buy
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Secrets of an Italian Kitchen by Anna Venturi
This title reveals tried and tested secrets of Italian recipes which have been passed down from generation to generation through families. It includes recipes such as tagliolina con pancetta e zucchine (courgettes with pancetta with taglioni).
Paperback, 176 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Goomba's Guide to Life by Steve Schirripa
The actor from HBO's popular series "The Sopranos" offers a humorous look at Italian American culture and includes his thoughts on his own journey from his Brooklyn childhood to success as an actor
Paperback, 234 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Contorni: Authentic Italian Side Dishes for All Seasons by Susan Simon
Discover contorni - the delicious side dishes of Italy - in this wonderful cookbook of over 60 recipes from Susan Simon, author of Insalate. Made with the freshest vegetables, these little dishes follow the seasons to take advantage of each ingredient at its most flavorful. From spring vegetable tarts - Crostate di Verdure Primaverili - to a colorful blend of winter carrots and celery root - Carote e Sedano-Rapa alla Nonna Silvera - each recipe uses ingredients that can be easily found at the local grocery. Photographs illustrate beautiful Italian countryside, street markets, and perfectly ripe vegetables, and showcase the mouthwatering recipes. With Contorni, side dishes are no longer an afterthought, they are the perfect accompaniment.
Hardback, 132 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Lorenza's Italian Seasons by Lorenza de'Medici
The four seasons have always had a profound effect on the food we eat and how we celebrate it. In this cookbook, Lorenza de'Medici offers her favourite Italian recipes, grouped according to the four seasons of the year.
Paperback, 192 pp, $38.95. Buy
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Salute! by Gail Donovan
In May 1999, four friends - two restaurateurs, a chef and a photographer - set out on a three-week holiday in southern Italy. Gail and Kevin Donaldson wanted to find visual and culinary inspiration for their bayside restaurant, Donovans. Chef Robert Castellani looked forward to extending his knowledge of his Italian heritage. This book is their account of the journey. Gail kept a diary of their adventures, Simon took photographs wherever they went, Kevin recorded the wines they sampled and Robert made notes on the meals they ate. The result is a lavishly illustrated journal full of travel information, personal stories, and, of course, food - recipes which capture the flavours and colours of southern Italy.
Paperback, 240 pp, $49.95. Buy
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Patricia Wells' Trattoria by Patricia Wells
Presents one hundred and fifty recipes for authentic and traditional trattoria food, including more than thirty pasta dishes.
Hardback, 338 pp, $27.95. Buy
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The Harry's Bar Cookbook by Arrigo Cipriani
A collection of recipes from Venetian restaurant, Harry's Bar. It replicates the recipes that have made Harry's Bar famous, along with colour photographs and anecdotes from the bar's owner, Arrigo Cipriani. There are recipes for making the bar's cocktails.
Paperback, $45.00. Buy
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