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The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food |
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The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food |
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Dewey Decimal Number: 641.59454 EAN: 9780688089634 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0688089631 Label: William Morrow Cookbooks Languages: Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 530 Publication Date: September 21, 1992 Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks Release Date: September 21, 1992 Studio: William Morrow Cookbooks Editorial Review: Product Description: Just when you thought you knew the best of Northern Italy, along comes Lynne RossettoKasper to introduce you to Emilia-Romagna, a fertile wedge between Milan, Venice, and Florence, as gastronomically important as any land in the world. The lush homeland of balsamic vinegar, Prosciutto di Parma, tortellini, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this is a region venerated by Italy's food cognoscenti. "Ask an Italian where to take only one meal in Italy, and, after recommending his mother's house, he will more than likely send you to EmiliaRomagna,"writes Kasper. A cuisine at once voluptuous and refined, the dishes of Emilia-Romagna's kitchen are literally irresistible. just listen to the names"Little" Spring Soup from the 17th Century, His Eminence's Baked Penne, Modena Crumbling Cake. Then imagine sitting down to a dish of Hot Caramelized Pears with Prosciutto, a Risotto of Red Wine with Fresh Rosemary or a Pie of Polenta and Country RagĂ The first American book to present the food of this singular northern region, The Splendid Table is an Italian cookbook for the nineties. It will take you from Parma, Bologna, Modena, Ravenna, and Ferrara to tiny villages in the foothills of the Apennines, from Renaissance banquet halls to the simplest of farmhouses, offering history, folklore, and substantive cooking tips along the way. Among the things you will find are: Related Items:
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 Rating: - The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian FoodVia Amazon - Excellent service, prompt delivery, excellent condition as described, packaged well. Would use again. Rating: - THE greatest Italian cookbook in page value.Emilia-Romagna is the home to the world's greatest cheese (Parmaggiano), the world's greatest balsamic vinegar (Modena), The world's greatest ragus (Bolognese), the world's greatest hams and salamis (Parma, Mortadella, pancetta) and this cookbook teaches you what do do with these great gifts. The recipes are genuine. Imagine going to city hall in Bologna to talk to people about gold-standard recipes like ragus and Bolognese sauces. She does it. There are succinct guides to buying and identifying all the major products from the region. The recipes never fail to satisfy. Easily, the most sauce splattered, oil stained, water damaged, dog-eared cookbook in my house. I've had it for 15 years, and still, no other Italian cookbook I have ever bought comes close. This is a must-have, and will be a beloved gift if you get it for someone else. Rating:  - Not For Those Who Don't Eat Pork or BeefThe recipes in this book may well be fine and delicious, however, as a caveat for vegetarians and those like myself, who don't eat pork, beef, or shellfish for that matter, be aware that there is not much here for you. The recipes themselves seem to be written with care, and Kasper exudes authority, but again, for those who are not omnivores, the actual cooking one can attempt is limited, and for that reason I was personally disappointed with the book. Rating: - Voluptous and lucious; a feast for the sensesThis cookbook was written to be enjoyed by many different types of readers. Cooks with some experience in the kitchen will find ways to venture deeper into this specific region of Italy. While there are plenty of recipes to sharpen their skills, there are many recipes with only a handful of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions that will produce outstanding and encouraging results for those with less experience. While this is by no means a cookbook dedicated solely to the health-conscious, the author offers genuinely viable alternatives to some of the richer ingredients while not compromising the integrity and essence of the original recipe. Additionally, while there are recipes designed for the adventurous with more time and greater access to specialty ingredients, a great number of recipes are made with everyday ingredients found in any large suburban grocery store. One of the things that sets this cookbook apart (and by no means the only thing) is that it not only gives you the tools to prepare a feast for your tastebuds, it is a sensual feast for the eyes and imagination. It is interesting and visually pleasing enough to serve as a coffee table book, although it may become too marked up with olive oil and garlic to remain there for long. For those who enjoy eating but not necessarily cooking, there is enough here to inspire them to try their hand in the kitchen - or to hunt down a family member or friend who is a willing to create something for them! The stories and explanations about the influence of history and geography that are included with many of the sections and the recipes therein helps Emilia-Romagna and its people come alive on the pages. If someone is already a fan of Lynne Rossetto Kasper, either by way of her other cookbooks or her NPR radio show by the same name as this book, this is a must-have volume. It is written in the intimate and friendly style so enjoyed by her many fans. If you already own an embarrassingly large number of cookbooks (like me!) buy this one anyway even if it means donating another to the library to make room on the shelf. I recommend pouring yourself a glass of red wine, curling up on your favorite chair, and spending an afternoon daydreaming about the people and food produced among the sunny plains, hills, and mountains of this unique region of Italy. You'll find it nearly impossible to remain uninspired!
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