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Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food

Name: Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food
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Book Synopsis: While waiting for construction to finish on his restaurant A Voce, Andrew Carmellini faced an unusual challenge. After a brilliant career in professional kitchens (including a 6-year tour as chef de cuisine at Café Boulud), he was faced with the harsh reality of life as a civilian cook: no prep cooks, no saucier, no daily deliveries - just him and his wife in their tiny Manhattan-apartment kitchen.

Urban Italian is made up of the recipes that result when a great chef has to use the same resources available to the rest of us. In these hundred recipes - covering five distinct courses, cocktails, and base recipes - Carmellini shows how to make stunning, soulful food with nothing more than the ingredients, techniques, and time available to the ordinary home cook. Recipes include crisped artichokes with yogurt, mint, and sauce picante; duck meatballs with cherry moustarda sauce; roast pork with Italian plums and grappa; spicy cod with rock shrimp; and marinated grapes with red-wine granita.

Along with the recipes (beautifully photographed by Quentin Bacon), Carmellini and his wife, Gwen Hyman, have written a number of sections to help readers bring home more of a great chef's experience. These begin with a narrative that traces Andrew's culinary education, and continue with short pieces on places and ingredients, placed alongside recipes to shed light on the history and practice of simple, beautiful cooking.

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Experience the true essence of Italian cuisine with Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food. Written by renowned chef Andrew Carmellini, this extraordinary cookbook takes you on a culinary journey like no other. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, Carmellini's recipes will help you create stunning, soulful dishes using basic ingredients and techniques.

In Urban Italian, Carmellini shares over a hundred mouthwatering recipes that have been carefully curated for home cooks. From crispy artichokes with yogurt, mint, and sauce picante to spicy cod with rock shrimp, each dish is a masterpiece waiting to be savored. And with beautifully captured photographs by Quentin Bacon, this book is not just a recipe collection, but an immersive experience that will captivate your senses.

But Urban Italian goes beyond just recipes. Carmellini and his wife, Gwen Hyman, provide readers with a glimpse into the world of a great chef. Discover the secrets of Andrew's culinary education, explore the fascinating history of various ingredients, and learn the practice of simple, beautiful cooking. Each narrative adds depth and context to the recipes, making Urban Italian a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their cooking skills.

Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the world of Urban Italian cuisine. Embrace the simplicity and authenticity that this book offers and start creating incredible dishes that will impress your family and friends. Grab your copy of Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food today and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

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