Italian Cuisine: The Gourmet's Companion - Softcover

Sadowski, Jeffrey A.

9780471149095: Italian Cuisine: The Gourmet's Companion

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471149098 ISBN 13: 9780471149095

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1997

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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

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From the Publisher:

A unique reference/guide to classic and regional Italian cuisine for travelers and serious cooks. The first part describes hundreds of authentic dishes, which are listed alphabetically by course. Contains recipe summaries for quick comprehension. The second part consists of an Italian/English culinary dictionary alphabetically listing hundreds of entries along with pronunciations and concise definitions. Covers cooking terms and techniques, ingredients, pastas, regions and regional specialties, wines and liqueurs.

About the Author:

JEFFREY A. SADOWSKI is Executive Chef at Mount Holyoke College and Northampton Country Club in Northampton, Massachusetts. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University's culinary program and a member of the American Culinary Federation, Chef Sadowski has been cooking professionally for more than 15 years.

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