The Festive Food of Italy

It only takes a saint's day or a sagra in the fairground to inspire a mouthwatering menu-in-the-making in any Italian kitchen. And because the Italian cuisine is so rich in fresh flavours and vibrant colours it is perfect for celebrating every festival under the sun. Make an Easter Pie, which traditionally had thirty-three layers of pastry, one for each year of Christ's life, or impress your guests with Stuffed Mussels in Tomato Sauce to celebrate the Festival of Mussels and Fish. Each recipe will inspire and excite so that you recreate these feast-day dishes time and time again.