Flavors of Tuscany: Recipes from the Heart of Italy

Flavors of Tuscany is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated celebration of the culture of Tuscan food and cooking that incorporates a wonderful selection of authentic regional recipes. Starting with Antipasti (appetizers and nibbles), try Anchovies Marinated in Lemon, Olive Oil, and Chile or Fresh Broad Beans with Percorino and Panzarotti. Minestre (soups) includes the classic Minnestrone and Cacciucco (mixed fish stew). Past e Pane (pasta and bread) offers tempting recipes for risotto, gnocchi, and sauces. Secondi (entrees) covers fish, meat, poultry, and game dishes. Enjoy Tuna Steaks Baked with Rosemary; Meatballs with Percorino and Mushrooms; or Pollo alla Diavola - flattened chicken with chile and lemon. Contorni (vegetable sides) includes the delicate Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers. To finish, Dolci e Postpasti (sweet things) treats you to Castagnaccio made from chestnut flour, pine nuts, and walnuts, or Cenci, ribbons of deep-fried pastry served at festive celebrations. Includes illuminating essays on ingredients such as olive oil, meats, cheeses, beans, mushrooms, and wine. With Flavors of Tuscany Maxine Clark enables you to create and enjoy the unique cuisine of this beautiful and fascinating region in your own kitchen. Evocative photography by Peter Cassidy, all shot on location.