Featured in Eater Bookpage and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 'A master class in the
inner workings of a proper Italian recipe collection.' - Eater Italy's most trusted home
cooking resource presents a richly illustrated exploration of the country's unique regional
cuisines Italy is formed of 20 regions each with its own distinctive history culture
landscape and recipes. Organized geographically The Regional Italian Cookbook: Recipes from
The Silver Spoon celebrates the astonishing diversity of Italy's cuisine showcasing the
culinary identity of each region through its most famous ingredients dishes and food
traditions. Known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian home cooking The
Silver Spoon Kitchen takes readers on a mouth-watering journey pairing 160 classic recipes
with evocative writing and vivid photography. Each region's chapter begins with a dedicated
introduction explaining its local ingredients and dishes followed by authentic recipes for
antipasti primi main courses sides and desserts. Travel from Northern Italy where hearty
rich choices such as Fonduta valdostana and Risotto alla Milanese reveal the geographic
influence of the Alps and the Po River Valley to the south where the fertile soil and warm
climate create a paradise for growing vegetables citrus fruits and olives. Discover how
Central Italy often seen as the heart of traditional Italian cuisine embraces simple
high-quality ingredients - whether in Tuscany's rustic Ribollita or Lazio's robust
pasta-centric cuisine - and how Sicily with its melting pot of cultural influences developed
its distinctive dishes. Featuring time-tested recipes for both iconic dishes and little-known
gems The Regional Italian Cookbook invites readers to bring a taste of Italy into their own
homes.
