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ISBN 10: 1119862701
ISBN 13: 9781119863175
Author: Amy Riolo
For those of us not lucky enough to have our very own Italian grandmother or have attended culinary school in Italy, Italian Recipes For Dummies is stepping in to fill the gap. Award-winning chef and author Amy Riolo delivers a step-by-step guide to creating authentic Italian dishes, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced techniques and recipes.
You’ll discover how to shop for, plan, and cook authentic Italian meals properly. You’ll also find guidance on how to incorporate the cultural, nutritional, and historical influences that shape classic Italian cuisine.
This book includes:
- Individual chapters on staples of the Italian pantry: wine, cheese, and olive oil
- More than 150 authentic Italian recipes with step-by-step instructions
- Access to a Facebook Page hosted by the author that provides extended resources and up-to-date information on mastering Italian cooking
The perfect book for amateur chefs, Italy afficianados, homemakers, and anyone else looking for culinary inspiration, Italian Recipes For Dummies is also an indispensable guide for people seeking healthier ways of shopping, cooking, and eating without giving up amazing flavors and rich foods.
Italian Recipes For Dummies 1st Table of contents:
Part 1: Introducing the Art of Italian Cooking
Chapter 1: Cooking the Italian Way: That’s Amore!
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Appreciating How History and Geography Shaped Italian Cuisine
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Back to Basics: Applying Ancient Strategies in the Modern Kitchen
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Get Ready, Get Set!
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Get Cooking! Eyeing Authentic Italian Recipes
Chapter 2: Pizza, Pasta, and So Much More: Appreciating Italian Tradition
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The Role of Culture in the Italian Kitchen
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Touring Important Events in Italian Culinary History
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Mastering Time-Honored Italian Traditions
Chapter 3: Base Recipes: The Backbone of the Italian Kitchen
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Introducing the BFFs of Italian Home Cooks
Chapter 4: Cooking with an Eye on the Calendar
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Seasonality in the Italian Kitchen
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Sampling Everyday Menus for Every Season
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Savoring Extended Sunday and Holiday Meals
Chapter 5: Stocking an Italian Pantry
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Identifying Prized Italian Products
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Cooking from the Pantry
Part 2: Appetizers and First Courses
Chapter 6: Starting Meals the Italian Way: Antipasti/Appetizers and Aperitivi
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Appreciating the Italian Appetizer
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Noting Differences between Dining In (At Home) and Out in Italy
Chapter 7: Dressing Dishes with Italian Sauces
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A Delicate Balance: Combining Foods and Sauces
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Preparing Traditional Sauce Recipes
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Introducing Tomatoes: Modern Sauce Recipes
Chapter 8: Using Dried Pasta in Daily Meals
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Dried Pasta Basics
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Pairing Pasta with Sauces
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Creating a Meal that Compliments Your Pasta Pairing
Chapter 9: Making Fresh Pasta: A Labor of Love
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Stepping Inside the Pasta Maker’s Kitchen
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Getting the Most Out of Your Pasta-Making Experience
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Meeting Your Pasta Maker: Rolling Pin or Pasta Machine
Chapter 10: More Delicious First-Course Dishes
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Moving Beyond Pasta: A Primo Primer
Part 3: Main Courses, Side Dishes, and Salads
Chapter 11: Secondi/Main Courses: Fish and Seafood
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Appreciating the Importance of Fish and Seafood in Italian Cuisine
Chapter 12: Secondi/Main Courses Take Two: Eggs and Poultry
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Enjoying Eggs the Italian Way
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Preparing Poultry Dishes Fit for an Italian Table
Chapter 13: Secondi/Main Courses Take Three: More Meats
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Preparing Types of Meat in Traditional Italian Recipes
Chapter 14: Adding Contorni: Authentic Vegetable Side Dishes
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Making the Most of Seasonal Produce
Chapter 15: Insalate/Salads
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Enjoying Italian Salads and Authentic Dressings
Part 4: Breakfast and Other Sweet Treats, Baked Goods, and Desserts
Chapter 16: Starting Your Day with Colazione: Italian Breakfast
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Keeping It Short and Sweet: What Italian Breakfasts Look Like
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Caffé to Go: An Italian Coffee Primer
Chapter 17: Fruit, Cheese, and Nuts: Bridging the Gap Between Dinner and Dessert
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Fruit and Nut Plates
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With Cheese: An Italian Cheese Primer
Chapter 18: Classic Dolci/Desserts: Elevating the Everyday
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Creating Classic Italian Desserts
Chapter 19: Baking Treats for Holidays and Special Occasions
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Baking Is Love Made Edible
Chapter 20: Making the Dough You Know and Love: Bread, Pizza, and Focaccia
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Baking Bread: A Time-Honored Italian Tradition
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Making a Premier Pizza Pie
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Getting Familiar with Focaccia: A Bread for Many Occasions
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 21: Ten Commandments of Italian Cuisine
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Honor Thy Food and Those Who Make It
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Respect Culture and Tradition
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Choose Your Ingredients Wisely
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Waste Not, Want Not
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Nonna’s Always Right in the Kitchen
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Choose Whom to Eat with before Choosing What to Eat
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Know the Classics
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Learn the Rules of an Italian Kitchen (Even though Occasionally They Are Broken)
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To Each Recipe his Own Season
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Keep Your Food (Growing) Close
Chapter 22: Ten Fun Ways to Master Italian Cooking
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Brush Up on History
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Go to Italy, Do a Stage with an Italian Chef, or Watch Italian Food Shows
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Read Cookbooks by Italians
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Expand Your Italian Kitchen Vocabulary
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Follow Italian Meal Patterns
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Discover How to Pair Food
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Cook Your Way through Recipes
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Learn to Read Labels
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Make It a Priority
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Familiarize Yourself with Authentic Foods
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