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Italian Food & Cooking (Ricette di Cucina)
Selected Books
Bastianich, Lidia Matticchio and Tanya Bastianich Manuali
Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes
TX723.B31567 2009
Lidia Bastianich acquaints us with the little-known parts of Italy with regional recipes. She passes on time-honored techniques and wonderful, uncomplicated recipes for dishes with different regional flavors. The recipes are from the local people she met: the farmers, shepherds, foragers, and artisans who produce local cheeses, meats, olive oils, and wines. Her daughter, Tanya, takes us on side trips in each of the twelve regions to share her love of the country and its art.
Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes
TX723.B31567 2009
Lidia Bastianich acquaints us with the little-known parts of Italy with regional recipes. She passes on time-honored techniques and wonderful, uncomplicated recipes for dishes with different regional flavors. The recipes are from the local people she met: the farmers, shepherds, foragers, and artisans who produce local cheeses, meats, olive oils, and wines. Her daughter, Tanya, takes us on side trips in each of the twelve regions to share her love of the country and its art.
Bastianich, Lidia
Lidia's Italy
TX723.B3224 2007
"140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most"
Lidia Bastianich owns the restaurant "Lidia's" in Pittsburgh's Strip District. She also has her own PBS TV Show: Lidia's Italy.
Lidia's Italy
TX723.B3224 2007
"140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most"
Lidia Bastianich owns the restaurant "Lidia's" in Pittsburgh's Strip District. She also has her own PBS TV Show: Lidia's Italy.
Bastianich, Lidia
La Cucina di Lidia: Recipes and Memories from Italy's Adriatic Coast
TX723.2.N65 B37 2003x
Lidia was born in Istria, which is now Serbia.
La Cucina di Lidia: Recipes and Memories from Italy's Adriatic Coast
TX723.2.N65 B37 2003x
Lidia was born in Istria, which is now Serbia.
The Best Italian Classics
q TX723.B46827 2007x
Here's another compendium for the serious cook from the folks at America's Test Kitchen (Cook's Illustrated). Although you don't get the colored photos of other cookbooks, you do get a long description of what the cooks were looking for in a recipe and why they went with the version they did. Try their Butternut Squash Risotto or their Ricotta Cheesecake.
q TX723.B46827 2007x
Here's another compendium for the serious cook from the folks at America's Test Kitchen (Cook's Illustrated). Although you don't get the colored photos of other cookbooks, you do get a long description of what the cooks were looking for in a recipe and why they went with the version they did. Try their Butternut Squash Risotto or their Ricotta Cheesecake.
Carluccio, Antonio and Priscilla Carluccio
Complete A-Z of Italian Food
TX723.C2854 2007
Antonio Carluccio, an Italian native now living in England, runs a British restaurant chain, Carluccio's Deli Caffes, each of which includes an Italian food shop and deli. Check out his website for recipes by season. He also has a program on the BBC with a menu for a vegetarian christmas. To learn more about the food of the different regions of Italy, see his book, Italia.
Complete A-Z of Italian Food
TX723.C2854 2007
Antonio Carluccio, an Italian native now living in England, runs a British restaurant chain, Carluccio's Deli Caffes, each of which includes an Italian food shop and deli. Check out his website for recipes by season. He also has a program on the BBC with a menu for a vegetarian christmas. To learn more about the food of the different regions of Italy, see his book, Italia.
Curti, Leonardo and James O. Fraioli
Food Festivals of Italy: Celebrated Recipes from 50 Food Fairs
q TX723.C9478 2007
The food photographs are the highlight here. Curti uses the festival ingredient to create rather sophisticated dishes. More information about Italian food festivals (sagre) can be found in Italian Festival Food
Food Festivals of Italy: Celebrated Recipes from 50 Food Fairs
q TX723.C9478 2007
The food photographs are the highlight here. Curti uses the festival ingredient to create rather sophisticated dishes. More information about Italian food festivals (sagre) can be found in Italian Festival Food
De Blasi, Marlena
Regional Foods of Northern Italy: Recipes and Remembrances
TX723.D49 1997
Marlena de Blasi is an American food and wine journalist and culinary historian who lives in Italy. The book evokes the essence of Northern Italy's traditional foods in a beautifully wrought amalgam of recipe and narrative.
Regional Foods of Northern Italy: Recipes and Remembrances
TX723.D49 1997
Marlena de Blasi is an American food and wine journalist and culinary historian who lives in Italy. The book evokes the essence of Northern Italy's traditional foods in a beautifully wrought amalgam of recipe and narrative.
De Blasi, Marlena.
A Taste of Southern Italy: Delicious Recipes and a Dash of Culture
TX723.2.S65 D435 2006
From the bestselling author of "A Thousand Days in Venice" comes a collection of mouthwatering recipes from all over southern Italy, interwoven with anecdotes of her travels and the culture of the region. Originally published as "Regional Foods of Southern Italy" in 1999.
A Taste of Southern Italy: Delicious Recipes and a Dash of Culture
TX723.2.S65 D435 2006
From the bestselling author of "A Thousand Days in Venice" comes a collection of mouthwatering recipes from all over southern Italy, interwoven with anecdotes of her travels and the culture of the region. Originally published as "Regional Foods of Southern Italy" in 1999.
Farris, Efisio
Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey: the Mediterranean Flavors of Sardinia
TX723.F355 2007x
An interesting cookbook with unusual homestyle recipes from Sardinia. Not your common spaghetti and meatballs Italian-American cooking but one that includes unusual ingredients like myrtle, bitter honey, and fregula (toasted semolina pasta). There are recipes for mussels, goat, tripe, eel and fresh cheese curd and the commentary that goes alongside (Efisio Farris grew up in Sardina and his family still lives there) makes this book an excellent read.
Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey: the Mediterranean Flavors of Sardinia
TX723.F355 2007x
An interesting cookbook with unusual homestyle recipes from Sardinia. Not your common spaghetti and meatballs Italian-American cooking but one that includes unusual ingredients like myrtle, bitter honey, and fregula (toasted semolina pasta). There are recipes for mussels, goat, tripe, eel and fresh cheese curd and the commentary that goes alongside (Efisio Farris grew up in Sardina and his family still lives there) makes this book an excellent read.
Ferrigno, Ursula
Ursula Ferrigno's Trattoria: a Passion for Italian Food
TX723.F466948 2006x
More than just a cookbook, this work is a travelogue filled with colorful images and mouthwatering recipes sure to transport the reader into the world of homestyle Italian food.
Ursula Ferrigno's Trattoria: a Passion for Italian Food
TX723.F466948 2006x
More than just a cookbook, this work is a travelogue filled with colorful images and mouthwatering recipes sure to transport the reader into the world of homestyle Italian food.
Goldstein, Joyce Esersky
Antipasti: Fabulous Appetizers and Small Plates
TX740.G54 2006
One could exist merely on appetizers and here you will find a wide selection, both for meat eaters and vegetarians.
Antipasti: Fabulous Appetizers and Small Plates
TX740.G54 2006
One could exist merely on appetizers and here you will find a wide selection, both for meat eaters and vegetarians.
Jenkins, Nancy Harmon
Cucina del Sole: a Celebration of Southern Italian Cooking
TX723.2.S65 J44 2007
This bestselling book covers the regions of Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicily. Previous books by Jenkins are Flavors of Tuscany and Flavors of Puglia.
Cucina del Sole: a Celebration of Southern Italian Cooking
TX723.2.S65 J44 2007
This bestselling book covers the regions of Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicily. Previous books by Jenkins are Flavors of Tuscany and Flavors of Puglia.
Middione, Carlo
The Food of Southern Italy
TX723.M4874 1987
Middione received the 1988 James Beard Award for this book.
The Food of Southern Italy
TX723.M4874 1987
Middione received the 1988 James Beard Award for this book.
Romagnoli, G. Franco and Gwen Romagnoli
Italy, the Romagnoli Way: A Culinary Journey
TX723.R53865 2008x
If any of you remember the 1970s PBS program "The Romagnoli's Table" (with Franco Romagnoli and his first wife, Margaret), you might enjoy this book in which Franco Romagnoli and his second wife tour Italy and talk about the cooking of each region.
Italy, the Romagnoli Way: A Culinary Journey
TX723.R53865 2008x
If any of you remember the 1970s PBS program "The Romagnoli's Table" (with Franco Romagnoli and his first wife, Margaret), you might enjoy this book in which Franco Romagnoli and his second wife tour Italy and talk about the cooking of each region.
Schwartz, Arthur
The Southern Italian Table: Authentic Tastes from Traditional Kitchens
Although his name isn't Italian, Schwartz has written a previous book on Italian food: Naples at Table: Cooking in Campania. In his latest book, he explores all regions of Southern Italy, including Molise, Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata, and Sicilia, as well as Campania.
The Southern Italian Table: Authentic Tastes from Traditional Kitchens
Although his name isn't Italian, Schwartz has written a previous book on Italian food: Naples at Table: Cooking in Campania. In his latest book, he explores all regions of Southern Italy, including Molise, Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata, and Sicilia, as well as Campania.
The Silver Spoon
q TX723.C8513 2005x
Italy's best-selling cookbook for over 50 years has now been translated into English. This bible of authentic Italian cooking has over 2,000 recipes, including pizzas, soups, polenta, pasta, risottos, timbales, eggs, vegetables, fish and more.
q TX723.C8513 2005x
Italy's best-selling cookbook for over 50 years has now been translated into English. This bible of authentic Italian cooking has over 2,000 recipes, including pizzas, soups, polenta, pasta, risottos, timbales, eggs, vegetables, fish and more.
Simeti, Mary Taylor
Pomp and Sustenance: Twenty-Five Centuries of Sicilian Food
TX723.2.S55 S56 1989
If you like food history, you should enjoy this book that traces that of Sicily, from the time of the Greeks, through invasions by the Romans, Saracens, Normans and Spanish. Simeti includes recipes as illustrations: for instance one for Caponata when she speaks of the introduction of eggplant by the Arabs of North Africa.
Pomp and Sustenance: Twenty-Five Centuries of Sicilian Food
TX723.2.S55 S56 1989
If you like food history, you should enjoy this book that traces that of Sicily, from the time of the Greeks, through invasions by the Romans, Saracens, Normans and Spanish. Simeti includes recipes as illustrations: for instance one for Caponata when she speaks of the introduction of eggplant by the Arabs of North Africa.
Trabocchi, Fabio.
Cucina of Le Marche
TX723.T72 2006
Recipes from the Kitchens and Traditions of Italy's Most Undiscovered Region
Cucina of Le Marche
TX723.T72 2006
Recipes from the Kitchens and Traditions of Italy's Most Undiscovered Region
Videos
Everyday Italian
Giada De Laurentiis shows how to prepare classic Italian favorites with updated verisons of recipes from her Italian roots in these episodes from her Food Network TV series.
Giada De Laurentiis shows how to prepare classic Italian favorites with updated verisons of recipes from her Italian roots in these episodes from her Food Network TV series.
Foods of Italy: La Cucina Italiana
Explores the history of Italian cooking, what foods are used in the preparation of Italian meals and regional differences in Italian cooking.
Explores the history of Italian cooking, what foods are used in the preparation of Italian meals and regional differences in Italian cooking.
Studd, Will
Parmigiano Reggiano
An episode of the Australian program Cheese Slices dedicated to Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano. Visits Reggio Emilia where Parmigiano Reggiano is made. Affineurs discuss differences between Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano.
(DVD) SF274.I8 P373 2007x
Parmigiano Reggiano
An episode of the Australian program Cheese Slices dedicated to Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano. Visits Reggio Emilia where Parmigiano Reggiano is made. Affineurs discuss differences between Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano.
(DVD) SF274.I8 P373 2007x
Pasquale's Kitchen Express. Volume 1
(DVD) TX723.2.S65 P3734 2004x
Instruction in Southern Italian cuisine by a singing chef. Demonstrates how to prepare full course dinners for four in under thirty minutes. Originally produced as six individual episodes of the Toronto television series.
(DVD) TX723.2.S65 P3734 2004x
Instruction in Southern Italian cuisine by a singing chef. Demonstrates how to prepare full course dinners for four in under thirty minutes. Originally produced as six individual episodes of the Toronto television series.
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Web Sites in English
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The Art of Cookery
Traditional Italian recipes & wines from Florentine and Tuscan cooking by the Mandragora Publishing House, Florence. -
La Cucina Italiana (English)
English edition of the oldest and most authoritative magazine of Italian gourmet cuisine. Includes a daily recipe in English and a Regional Food Archive to help readers better savor and enjoy their time while travelling to Italy. -
Culinary Institute of America World Flavors: Sicily
Watch these streaming videos of the food of Sicily. You can also download the recipes. -
Divina Cucina
This Italian cooking school in Florence, Italy, has a selection of recipes on their website, including panforte, Bollito Misto, Polpettone di Patate (potato meatloaf), and Pappa al Pomodoro (tomato mush). -
DolceVita: Wine & Cuisine
This Italian site in English offers a wide variety of information on Italian food products, including recipes. Check out their user's guide to rice (for risotto and other things). It even includes a section by Marcella Hazan and a Dictionary of Regional Delicacies. -
Epicurious International Cooking: Italian
Browse through pages of Italian recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines. -
Italian Food Forever
"Chi Mangia Bene, Mangia Italiano"
A blog with recipes and articles about Italian food traditions, maintained by Deborah Mele. Look here for reviews of Italian cookbooks, It also includes links to affiliated websites, like Nonna Lina's Kitchen. -
Italian Made
This promotional website by the Italian Trade Commission offers a lot of information about foods and wines from the distinct regions of Italy. -
Lidia's Italy
This is the companion website to the PBS television series. Includes a schedule of each episode and what it covers as well as many recipes. -
Made-in-Italy: Wine & Food
This website contains a good overview of Italian regional food with an introduction by Marcella Hazan. -
New York Times: Totally Authentic Flavors of Sicily
A September 17, 1995 article By Mary Taylor Simeti in which a Sicilian reminisces about traditional foods of Sicily that he grew up with. -
Terra di Toscana: Cucina toscana
Terra di Toscana is a travel promotion website for Tuscany. Their Tuscan Cuisine section offers extensive information under 5 topics: Giuseppe Alessi's cuisine (many recipes), Typical products (information about many agricultural products), Pamela Sheldon Johns, Popular cuisine, and Cooking courses.
Web Sites in Italian
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Buonissimo
This is a web magazine of cooking in Italian. -
Chi Cucina
Recipes arranged by season, time, holiday and region. -
La Cucina Italiana
Italian edition of the oldest and most authoritative magazine of Italian gourmet cuisine. -
Donna Moderna: Cucinare
The cooking section of "Modern Woman" magazine. -
Giallo Zafferano (Yellow Saffron)
Includes well-illustrated recipes in Italian. -
Italian Food Forever
A blog about Italian food, with some very interesting recipes. -
Mangiare Bene
A professionally developed Italian food site with hundreds of recipes, including gourmet recipes from restaurant chefs. -
Meglio
A large database of recipes -
Ricette Per Cucinare
Recipes for dishes by region of Italy -
Sagre.it
Il portale delle sagre, delle fiere, delle feste populare... (The website of local festivals, fairs, and popular festivals). Italy has many local food festivals called sagra (sagre pl.). This website in Italian will tell you about them by region and also tell you which are happening now. Yum!
Italian TV Programs
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Alice
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InCucina.TV
Practice your cooking Italian at this Italian website with cooking videos. -
Italian Food Net
Watch and listen to cooking videos in Italian. -
UChef
Watch cooking videos in Italian on YouTube for the Uchef site: http://www.uchef.it/. You can watch dubbed versions at http://www.youtube.com/user/uChefdotit
Pittsburgh Region
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Delallo's
What Pittsburgher isn't familiar with Delallo Italian products in the grocery store? This Italian food wholesaler and retailer (with a store in Jeanette) now has an online store where you can purchase gift baskets and kitchenware (perhaps you need a cavatelli maker?). -
Enrico Biscotti Company
If you walk through the Strip District on a Saturday morning, you will undoubtedly smell their wares. This was the source for the Pittsburgh movie "The Bread My Sweet". -
Lidia's
Cookbook author Lidia Matticchio Bastianich has a restaurant in the Strip District in Pittsburgh! -
Moio's
An Italian pastry shop in Monroeville (of all places). Their carrot cake and cheesecake are hard to beat. And their pastries! Cannoli, Pasticciotti, Sfogliatelle, Almond Macaroon Tart... Pick up some cookies for your wedding. -
Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
Located in the Strip District, Penn Mac offers a wide assortment of Italian canned goods, pasta, cheese, olives, sausages, salami, etc.
Pennsylvania
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Fantes
Fante's is a family owned and operated retail kitchenware business, located in the heart of Philadelphia's historic Italian Market since 1906. It has an online store and offers many specialty kitchenware items from Italy, such as Cavatelli Maker, Chitarra, attachments for pasta makers, etc. Some of the gadgets have links to YouTube so you can see how to use them.
