Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen: The Companion to her New 52-Part Public Television Series her most Instructive, Personal, and Inspiring Cookbook
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Book Synopsis: From the beloved TV chef and best-selling author—loved by millions of Americans for her simple, delectable Italian cooking—comes her most instructive and personal cookbook yet. Focusing on the Italian-American kitchen—the cooking she encountered when she first came to America as a young adolescent—Lidia pays homage to this “cuisine of adaptation born of necessity.” But she transforms it subtly with her light, discriminating touch, using the authentic ingredients, not accessible to the early immigrants, which are all so readily available today. The aromatic flavors of fine Italian olive oil, imported Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gorgonzola dolce latte, fresh basil, oregano, and rosemary, sun-sweetened San Marzano tomatoes, prosciutto, and pancetta permeate the dishes she makes in her Italian-American kitchen today. And they will transform for you this time-honored cuisine, as you cook with Lidia, learning from her the many secret, sensuous touches that make her food superlative.
You’ll find recipes for Scampi alla Buonavia (the garlicky shrimp that became so popular when Lidia served the dish at her first restaurant, Buonavia), Clams Casino (with roasted peppers and good American bacon), Caesar Salad (shaved Parmigiano makes the difference), baked cannelloni (with roasted pork and mortadella), and lasagna (blanketed in her special Italian-American Meat Sauce). But just as Lidia introduced new Italian regional dishes to her appreciative clientele in Queens in the seventies, so she dazzles us now with pasta dishes such as Bucatini with Chanterelles, Spring Peas, and Prosciutto, and Long Fusilli with Mussels, Saffron, and Zucchini. And she is a master at teaching us how to make our own ravioli, featherlight gnocchi, and genuine Neapolitan pizza.
Laced with stories about her experiences in America and her discoveries as a cook, this enchanting book is both a pleasure to read and a joy to cook from.
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Looking to bring the flavors of Italy right into your own kitchen? Look no further than Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen: The Companion to her New 52-Part Public Television Series! From the renowned TV chef and bestselling author Lidia comes her most instructive and personal cookbook yet. With her simple, delectable Italian cooking, Lidia has charmed millions of Americans, and now she shares her culinary secrets with you.
In this cookbook, Lidia focuses on the Italian-American kitchen, paying homage to the cuisine that she encountered when she first came to America. Dive into the "cuisine of adaptation born of necessity" with Lidia's light, discriminating touch. She uses authentic ingredients, not easily accessible to the early immigrants, which are now readily available, such as fine Italian olive oil, imported Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gorgonzola dolce latte, fresh basil, oregano, rosemary, sun-sweetened San Marzano tomatoes, prosciutto, and pancetta.
As you cook with Lidia, you'll learn the many secret, sensuous touches that make her food superlative. Try her famous garlicky shrimp, Scampi alla Buonavia, or indulge in Clams Casino with roasted peppers and good American bacon. Taste the difference in her Caesar Salad with shaved Parmigiano or sink your teeth into baked cannelloni with roasted pork and mortadella. And of course, don't miss out on the ultimate comfort food, Lidia's lasagna, blanketed in her special Italian-American Meat Sauce.
Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen doesn't stop at traditional recipes. Lidia introduces new Italian regional dishes such as Bucatini with Chanterelles, Spring Peas, and Prosciutto, and Long Fusilli with Mussels, Saffron, and Zucchini. With Lidia as your guide, you'll become a master at making your own ravioli, featherlight gnocchi, and genuine Neapolitan pizza.
Immerse yourself in Lidia's experiences in America and her culinary discoveries as a cook. This enchanting book is not only a pleasure to read but also a joy to cook from. Ready to elevate your culinary skills to new heights? Get your copy of Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen and experience the irresistible flavors of Italian cuisine in your own home.
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