Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1350188 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 272 pages

From Publishers Weekly
As every serious cook knows by now, fresh ingredients whether grains, vegetables, seafood, poultry, meat or herbs are the mainstays of Italian cooking. The recipes in this collection, flavored by engaging (though not terribly original) stories about the author's own culinary adventures in Italy, are variations on that deservedly popular theme; in addition to a tasty Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach and Basil, there's a hearty Beans, Greens, and Sausage Soup that can be prepared in a snap. Some of the pasta dishes are predictable, especially those featuring meat sauce or clams, but others are more adventurous a ziti dish, for instance, uses cauliflower, ripe olives and toasted bread crumbs, while Radiatori with Chick-peas, Kale and Herbs is boldly seasoned with thyme and sage. Sanders (Prevention's Low-Fat, Low-Cost Cookbook; Slim Snacks) also offers up appetizers, including a variety of crostini toppings, and salads. In addition to more decadent dessert ideas ranging from Watermelon Wine Granita to Roman Cheesecake, she promotes the Italian notion of simple, ripe fruit as an elegant and healthy coda to any meal. There's no shortage of Italian cookbooks for Americans, yet in her missionary zeal, Sanders often writes as if she is introducing us to something new. Even so, these straightforward recipes can be easily prepared for a family, even after a busy day.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Sanders, a cookbook author and food writer, loves Italy and Italian food, and readers of her charming new book will find her enthusiasm infectious. Each chapter includes several stories about her visits to Italy (she and her husband were married in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence) and explorations of Italian cooking ("What I Learned About Life from the Risotto King of Milan"), as well as boxes on basic techniques and preparations, and useful sidebars on every page. Recipes are generally simple but appealing Red Snapper in Spicy Tomato Broth, Sage Pork Tenderloin, Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and easy variations are suggested for many of them. Similar in spirit to Lori de Mori and others' Italy Anywhere (LJ 9/15/00), this is recommended for most collections.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Nick Malgieri, CCP, award-winning author of Cookies Unlimited and Chocolate
“The stories of the author’s trips to Italy and excellent wine notes complete what will become a real classic of Italian cooking literature.”