The Italian Summer Kitchen: Timeless Recipes for La Dolce Vita

From six-time James Beard Award nominee for best chef, recipes to transport you to the full, bright flavors of sundrenched summers in Italy.

Publisher Marketing: "In her debut cookbook, Cathy brings together dishes from Italy's many and varied regions, united by her masterful interpretation of cucina povera--literally "food of the poor," which means fresh produce, local meats, handmade pasta and pizza, and simple cooking methods. These recipes for drinks, appetizers, pasta, pizza, risottos, meat and fish, and desserts are united not by region but by feeling: everything is authentically Italian yet easy for the home cook to create no matter where they live. Step-by-step instructions demystify essential skills like how to make fresh pasta, cook a perfect risotto, and craft heavenly, light-as-a-cloud gnocchi. Readers will find tips and techniques from professional chefs and everyday home cooks, seasoned with Cathy's always-engaging wit and reflections on history and on food, life, travel, and more"-- Publisher Marketing :

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 224 | Publication Date: 2025-04-15