Valentina Harris Complete Italian Cooker

Beginning with the most basic of principles and leading through to sophisticated recipes, this book instructs readers on the techniques and ingredients of Italian cooking. Each chapter deals with a different aspect - from il risotto to le zuppe, and a final chapter, innovazioni, dealing with new recipes. Valentina Harris, who was born in Rome, is also the author of "Perfect Pasta", "Edible Italy" and "Italian Regional Cookery".