Matthew Locricchio

The Cooking of Italy (Superchef) Matthew Locricchio

[From the author] "This series of cookbooks brings you traditional recipes from other countries, adapted to work in your kitchen. My goal is to introduce you to a world of exciting and satisfying recipes, along with the basic principles of kitchen safety, food handling, and common-sense nutrition. Inside you will find classic recipes from Italy. The recipes are not necessarily all low-fat or low-calorie, but they are all healthful. Even if you are a vegetarian, you will find recipes without meat or with suggestions to make the dish meatless. You can learn to make authentic and delicious dishes from recipes that have been tested by young ocoks in kitchens like yours. The recipes range from very basic to challenging. The instructions take you through the preparation of each dish step-by-step. Once you learn the basic techniques of the recipes, you will understand the principles of cooking fresh food successsfully. Today, more than ever, it is essential to understand the many cultures that inhabit our planet. One way to really learn about a country is to know how its food tastes. You'll also be discovering the people of other countries while learning to prepare their classic recipes."