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Books: Cooking by Cuisine -> Cooking Italian
Cooking Up an Italian Life : Simple Pleasures of Italy in Recipes and Stories
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by:
Sanders, Sharon
Ayriss, Linda Holt
Berman, Carol A.
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Publisher:
Pergola West
Published: February 1, 2001
ISBN: 0970298137
Format:Hardcover
Pages:272
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Book Description
From Publishers Weekly
As every serious cook knows by now, fresh ingredients whether grains, vegetables, seafood, poultry, meat or herbs are the mainstays of Italian cooking. The recipes in this collection, flavored by engaging (though not terribly
original) stories about the author's own culinary adventures in Italy, are variations on that deservedly popular theme; in addition to a tasty Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach and Basil, there's a hearty Beans, Greens, and Sausage Soup that can be
prepared in a snap. Some of the pasta dishes are predictable, especially those featuring meat sauce or clams, but others are more adventurous a ziti dish, for instance, uses cauliflower, ripe olives and toasted bread crumbs, while Radiatori with
Chick-peas, Kale and Herbs is boldly seasoned with thyme and sage. Sanders (Prevention's Low-Fat, Low-Cost Cookbook; Slim Snacks) also offers up appetizers, including a variety of crostini toppings, and salads. In addition to more decadent dessert ideas
ranging from Watermelon Wine Granita to Roman Cheesecake, she promotes the Italian notion of simple, ripe fruit as an elegant and healthy coda to any meal. There's no shortage of Italian cookbooks for Americans, yet in her missionary zeal, Sanders often
writes as if she is introducing us to something new. Even so, these straightforward recipes can be easily prepared for a family, even after a busy day.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Product Description:
You don't
have to live in Italy to live like an Italian. In Cooking Up an Italian Life, an inviting collection of meals and stories, well-known food writer Sharon Sanders unites an Italian sensibility to an American lifestyle. Sanders lived, worked, and married in
Italy-one of the few foreigners ever to wed in the celebrated Church of Santa Croce. With "What I Learned About Life from the Risotto King of Milan," "I Brake for Italians, " "My Dinner with Luciano," and other spirited essays, Sanders escorts us to the
Italy that is in everyone's kitchen. Keenly aware of how sharing food enhances daily living, and in tune with the simplicity people crave today, she shares nearly 200 recipes made from seasonal produce, imported basics, and ingredients found in any
supermarket. Most recipes are designed as complete meals at a glance. For special times, dozens of appetizer and dessert recipes may be added to the core dinners. Cooks ready for more ambitious projects may turn to "Making Rustic Bread," "Capturing
Summer Flavors for All Meals," "Making Fresh Egg Pasta," or other lessons. The affordable wine recommendations enable everyone to raise a glass and offer a hearty salute to the spirit of Italy within all of us.
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