Seafood alla Siciliana: Recipes and Stories from a Living Tradition
"I am very impressed with the thoroughness of Toni Lydecker's research and how carefully she has thought out the instructions for buying and preparing seafood, a task many find a bit daunting. Old hands will find the range of her recipes exciting, while the novice will feel well guided into new and very rewarding terrain." --Mary Taylor Simeti, author, Sicilian Food: Recipes from Italy's Abundant Isle"Toni Lydecker has gathered a gorgeous collection of seafood recipes from Sicily's home cooks and professional chefs and included a good number of her own interpretive dishes, too. The recipes burst with authentic Sicilian flavor, bringing to life the island's traditional and contemporary cooking, with its brilliant mix of Greek, Arab, and Spanish influences. I'm in love with every recipe. The book is a wonderful achievement, gracefully combining extensive research with creativity." --Erica De Mane, author, The Flavors of Southern Italy and Pasta Improvvisata"In this ode to Sicily and Sicilian seafood, Lydecker presents the island as it should be with respect to long traditions, the bounty and quality of ingredients, and the rich variety of a cuisine shaped through the centuries. This informative book, with its emphasis on authenticity, is a joy to read. Thank you, Toni..." --Piero Selvaggio, restaurateur, Valentino Restaurants