Your roadmap to cooking like an Italian your very own home
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 aficionados, 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.
About the Author
Amy Riolo (Washington, DC) As an award-winning, best-selling, author, chef, television personality, and educator, Amy Riolo is one of the world's foremost authorities on culinary culture. She is known for sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine as well as simplifying recipes for the home cook. A graduate of Cornell University, Amy is considered a culinary thought leader who enjoys changing the way we think about food and the people who create it.
Amy is a food historian and culinary anthropologist who makes frequent appearances on numerous television and radio programs both in the United States and abroad. Amy often partners with organizations such as Cornell University and The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce which gives her the opportunity to promote the Italian lifestyle in the media.
