500 Italian Recipes: Easy-to-cook classic Italian dishes, from rustic and regional to cool and contemporary, shown step-by-step with over 500 fabulous photographs

Italy is rightly regarded as one of the world’s greatest cuisines, and its amazing diversity is celebrated here in an incredible collection of 500 classic Italian dishes from (all kinds of) antipasti to zabaglione. Traditional regional recipes are well represented, such as Tortelli with Pumpkin Stuffing from Mantua and Risi e Bisi from the Veneto, alongside contemporary dishes such as Grilled Fennel Salad with Nicoise Olives, Basil and Pecorino Stuffed Tenderloin, and Hot Avocado Halves with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil Oil. With easy-to-follow tested recipes, this comprehensive compendium of Italian dishes will appeal to everyone who loves good food and cooking. With clear step-by-step instructions and a photograph of every finished dish guarantee perfect results every time, the collection features warming soups, sizzling pizza, succulent ragu and roasts, chargrilled fish and shellfish, and a fantastic range of pasta, polenta, gnocchi, noodle and rice dishes well as delectable desserts and ices.