Biba's Italy: Favorite Recipes from the Splendid Cities
Author ofTrattoria Cookingamong other cookbooks, PBS personality Biba Caggiano provides Italian recipes that are authentic, approachable and delicious. InBiba's Italyshe offers 125-plus formulas from Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan and Venice--among the great food centers in a country devoted to good eating. The book provides definitive versions of old favorites, including Stuffed Artichokes Roman Style; Potato Gnocchi with Classic Bolognese Ragù; and Roasted Pork with Rosemary, Sage and Garlic, as well as recipes for more innovative fare, such as Chestnut-Flour Tagliatelle with Mushrooms, and Prawns with Cannellini, Rosemary and Hot Pepper, plus formulas for a few homey sweets. Included also are reminiscences of the restaurants that yielded the recipes plus wine and dining information for those wishing to retrace Caggiano's steps. Photo-illustrated, the book excels by offering a superior, easy-to-do repertoire for both everyday and special occasion cooking--one that all cooks will use.--Arthur Boehm