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Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita

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Book Synopsis: There are some places worth traveling to just for the food: Rome, Venice . . . and now, Birmingham, Italy. In this companion to his first, best-selling cookbook, the beloved Southern chef Frank Stitt travels to Italy and brings the best of Mediterranean cuisine back home. To Stitt's mind, the two regions—Italy and the American South—share commonalities. Both native cuisines have a tradition of turning humble ingredients—ground corn, bitter greens, cured pork, the daily catch—into poetry on the plate. And as the chef points out in his lively introduction to the book, this is elemental cooking based on the purity and simplicity of the freshest and finest ingredients. Yet leave it to Stitt to make Italian cuisine his own. "There's no Pompano in Venice, but ours, fresh from Apalachicola, fits into the cartoccio (Italian fish stew) perfectly; our Chilton County white peaches are squeezed by hand for a bellini; our wild Gulf shrimp, oysters, crab, and fish are easily a match for their Mediterranean equivalents," Stitt writes. This appealing new cookbook includes the best of the Southern-influenced Italian recipes he has served at his Birmingham, Alabama, restaurant Bottega Restaurant and Café, for the last two decades—the Tomato Chutney and Roasted Sweet Pepper Pizza, Lamb Shanks with Sweet Peas and Mint, and fabulous desserts including Zabaglione Meringue Cake. Accompanied by sweet recollections of his journeys to Italy, this inspiring and accessible cookbook proves once again why the novelist Pat Conroy calls Stitt "the best chef in America."

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Looking to discover the best of Mediterranean cuisine without leaving your home? Look no further than Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita Book. In this must-have cookbook, acclaimed Southern chef Frank Stitt takes you on a culinary journey to Italy, bringing back the flavors and techniques of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. From humble ingredients to poetry on your plate, Stitt showcases the shared traditions of Italian and Southern cuisine.

What sets this cookbook apart is Stitt's ability to transform Italian classics into his own unique creations. With a touch of Southern charm, Stitt's dishes take advantage of the finest ingredients, whether it's the fresh Pompano from Apalachicola or the hand-squeezed Chilton County white peaches. Experience the magic as Stitt effortlessly combines Gulf shrimp, oysters, crab, and fish with their Mediterranean counterparts, creating unforgettable flavors that will transport you straight to Birmingham, Italy.

Bottega Favorita is not just a collection of recipes; it's a glimpse into Stitt's personal journey through Italy. Delight in his sweet recollections as he shares the stories behind each dish and his adventures in Italy. With its accessible and inspiring recipes, this cookbook is a testament to why Stitt is hailed as "the best chef in America" by none other than renowned author Pat Conroy.

Unleash your inner chef and bring the flavors of Italy and the American South to your own kitchen with Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita Book. Whether you're a novice or an experienced cook, this cookbook will empower you to create mouthwatering dishes that will impress family and friends. Don't miss out on the opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure - order your copy of Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita Book now and start cooking like a pro!

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