{"product_id":"italian-recipes-for-dummies-isbn-9781119862703","title":"Italian Recipes For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eYour roadmap to cooking like an Italian your very own home\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those of us not lucky enough to have our very own Italian grandmother or have attended culinary school in Italy, \u003ci\u003eItalian Recipes For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividual chapters on staples of the Italian pantry: wine, cheese, and olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 150 authentic Italian recipes with step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to a Facebook Page hosted by the author that provides extended resources and up-to-date information on mastering Italian cooking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect book for amateur chefs, Italy aficionados, homemakers, and anyone else looking for culinary inspiration, \u003ci\u003eItalian Recipes For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is also an indispensable guide for people seeking healthier ways of shopping, cooking, and eating without giving up amazing flavors and rich foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumption 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Introducing the Art of Italian Cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Cooking the Italian Way: That’s Amore!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating How History and Geography Shaped Italian Cuisine 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to Basics: Applying Ancient Strategies in the Modern Kitchen 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on base recipes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the seasons at the table 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Ready, Get Set! 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering the tools you need and then some 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking important pantry items 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping courses and food pairings in mind 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Cooking! Eyeing Authentic Italian Recipes 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Pizza, Pasta, and So Much More: Appreciating Italian Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Culture in the Italian Kitchen 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring Important Events in Italian Culinary History 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Romans and Greeks laid the foundation for Italian cuisine 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow terrain and climate shaped regional cuisine 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow foreign powers influenced cuisine across geographic locations 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Time-Honored Italian Traditions 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLa bella figura: Using food to make a good impression 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying the course: Italian meal planning 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing complimentary dishes 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Base Recipes: The Backbone of the Italian Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the BFFs of Italian Home Cooks 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaste not: Making breadcrumbs, crostini, and bruschette 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavory stocks: The unsung heroes 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeans and legumes provide boundless possibilities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruits and vegetables for the healthy win 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Cooking with an Eye on the Calendar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeasonality in the Italian Kitchen 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling Everyday Menus for Every Season 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sample springtime meal 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sample summertime meal 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sample fall meal 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sample winter meal 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Extended Sunday and Holiday Meals 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSunday suppers 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristmas and winter holiday menus 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLent, Easter, and spring holiday menus 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerragosto and summer special occasion menus 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Stocking an Italian Pantry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Prized Italian Products 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeographic indicators make a difference 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for other important labeling 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a quality olive oil 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing your wine options 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking from the Pantry 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping essentials on hand 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA note about the products I prefer 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing pantry recipe formulas to create meals in minutes 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Appetizers and First Courses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Starting Meals the Italian Way: Antipasti\/ Appetizers and Aperitivi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Italian Appetizer 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting Differences between Dining In (At Home) and Out in Italy 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying antipasti at Italian eateries 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcoming guests with appetizers at home 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the aperitivo ritual 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a delicious first impression: Antipasti recipes 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Dressing Dishes with Italian Sauces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Delicate Balance: Combining Foods and Sauces 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Traditional Sauce Recipes 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Tomatoes: Modern Sauce Recipes 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Using Dried Pasta in Daily Meals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDried Pasta Basics 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing homemade and dried pasta: Separate but equal 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering quality when purchasing dried pasta 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing pasta “al dente” 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing Pasta with Sauces 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Meal that Compliments Your Pasta Pairing 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Making Fresh Pasta: A Labor of Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Inside the Pasta Maker’s Kitchen 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Most Out of Your Pasta-Making Experience 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Your Pasta Maker: Rolling Pin or Pasta Machine 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: More Delicious First-Course Dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Beyond Pasta: A Primo Primer 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisotto 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoups 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolenta 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGnocchi 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Main Courses, Side Dishes, and Salads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Secondi\/Main Courses: Fish and Seafood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Importance of Fish and Seafood in Italian Cuisine 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Feast of the Seven Fishes: An Italian American tradition 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating Italian-style seafood recipes 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Secondi\/Main Courses Take Two: Eggs and Poultry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Eggs the Italian Way 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Poultry Dishes Fit for an Italian Table 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Secondi\/Main Courses Take Three: More Meats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Types of Meat in Traditional Italian Recipes 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoat 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeal 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLamb 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeef 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Adding Contorni: Authentic Vegetable Side Dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Seasonal Produce 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Insalate\/Salads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Italian Salads and Authentic Dressings 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing to impress 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding variety to your salad course 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Part 4: Breakfast and Other Sweet Treats, Baked Goods, And Desserts 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Starting Your Day With Colazione: Italian Breakfast 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping It Short and Sweet: What Italian Breakfasts Look Like 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiscotti and rusks 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakfast cakes 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBomboloni and fried treats 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaffé to Go: An Italian Coffee Primer 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Fruit, Cheese, and Nuts: Bridging the Gap Between Dinner and Dessert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruit and Nut Plates 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith Cheese: An Italian Cheese Primer 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Italian cheese categories and types 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a (cheese) course of it 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying in to quality cheese production 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Classic Dolci\/Desserts: Elevating the Everyday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Classic Italian Desserts 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDolci al cucchiaio\/“Spoon desserts” 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCake and pastry shop favorites 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Baking Treats for Holidays and Special Occasions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Is Love Made Edible 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Making the Dough You Know and Love: Bread, Pizza, and Focaccia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Bread: A Time-Honored Italian Tradition 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Premier Pizza Pie 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with Focaccia: A Bread for Many Occasions 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Commandments of Italian Cuisine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonor Thy Food and Those Who Make It 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect Culture and Tradition 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Your Ingredients Wisely 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaste Not, Want Not 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonna’s Always Right in the Kitchen 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Whom to Eat with before Choosing What to Eat 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Classics 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn the Rules of an Italian Kitchen (Even though Occasionally They Are Broken) 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Each Recipe his Own Season 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Food (Growing) Close 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Fun Ways to Master Italian Cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrush Up on History 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo to Italy, Do a Stage with an Italian Chef, or Watch Italian Food Shows 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead Cookbooks by Italians 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpand Your Italian Kitchen Vocabulary 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow Italian Meal Patterns 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover How to Pair Food 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCook Your Way through Recipes 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to Read Labels 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake It a Priority 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarize Yourself with Authentic Foods 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Metric Conversion Guide 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Riolo\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, chef, television personality, food historian, and culinary anthropologist. 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