Take a culinary journey through l'Italia with more than 90 recipes for fresh, authentic Italian cooking. The dishes in this mouthwatering collection emphasize carefree Italian cuisine perfect for elevating everyday dining. For intimate gatherings, a batch of Turin-style breadsticks with prosciutto served with Garibaldi spritz cocktails is sure to impress. Celebrate summer flavors and enjoy a night of alfresco dining with bowls of summer minestrone and a peach, tomato and burrata salad garnished with fresh mint and basil. On busy weeknights, a crispy pizza with roasted peppers and soppressata satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. And nothing caps off a delicious evening quite like a sweet pick-me-up such as a dark chocolate panna cotta with cherries. Including a handy section on stocking your Italian pantry and notes on classic Italian staples, Everyday Italian serves as a handy compendium for home cooks of all skill levels to add a little italiana to their kitchens. 90+ RECIPES: Flavorful Italian recipes in this volume span appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, rice and polenta dishes, pizzas and focaccias; meat, fish, and vegetable entrees; and desserts. EXPERT AUTHOR: Domenica Marchetti is the author of several books on Italian cooking. Her recipes and articles on Italian home cooking have been widely published in national publications including Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, the Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post, as well as online publications. INCLUDES INGREDIENT GUIDE: A section on common ingredients found in Italian kitchens breaks down the essentials of stocking your Italian pantry. FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Everyday Italian features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes to help inspire and ensure success. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Complete your collection of Williams-Sonoma cookbooks with Everyday Italian. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Everyday Italian includes easy-to-understand instructions for home cooks of all skill levels.
