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Just when you thought you knew the best of Northern Italy, along comes Lynne RossettoKasper to introduce you to Emilia-Romagna, a fertile wedge between Milan, Venice, and Florence, as gastronomically important as any land in the world. The lush homeland of balsamic vinegar, Prosciutto di Parma, tortellini, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this is a region venerated by Italy's food cognoscenti. "Ask an Italian where to take only one meal in Italy, and, after recommending his mother's house, he will more than likely send you to EmiliaRomagna,"writes Kasper.

A cuisine at once voluptuous and refined, the dishes of Emilia-Romagna's kitchen are literally irresistible. just listen to the names"Little" Spring Soup from the 17th Century, His Eminence's Baked Penne, Modena Crumbling Cake. Then imagine sitting down to a dish of Hot Caramelized Pears with Prosciutto, a Risotto of Red Wine with Fresh Rosemary or a Pie of Polenta and Country Ragú

The first American book to present the food of this singular northern region, The Splendid Table is an Italian cookbook for the nineties. It will take you from Parma, Bologna, Modena, Ravenna, and Ferrara to tiny villages in the foothills of the Apennines, from Renaissance banquet halls to the simplest of farmhouses, offering history, folklore, and substantive cooking tips along the way.

Among the things you will find are:

A 56-recipe pasta chapter including many never before seen in America. From fast and easy dishes such as Linguine with Braised Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar to a lasagne of chicken, pine nuts, and currants.

A veal Parmigiano like no other-Pan-Fried Veal Chops with Tomato Marsala Sauce, the whole finished with curls of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

An array of meatless or almost meatless recipes. Grilled vegetables with maccheroni; a

country dish of braised lentils with ribbons of pappardelle and crisp nubbins of pancetta; Tortellini of Artichokes and Mascarpone; or Fresh Tuna Adriatic Style.

Straight out of the Renaissance but perfect for today, a sumptuous tortellini pie, ideal for important dinners and holidays.

A salad of tart greens, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Prosciutto di Parma with a warm garlic and balsamic dressing and many other antipasto dishes.

Over thirty dessert recipes including Chestnut Ricotta Cheesecake and Torta Barozzi, a mysterious chocolate cake made at only one pastry shop in the entire region.

"A Guide to Ingredients" that shares the secrets of how to select, use, and store the very best balsamic vinegars, olive oils, porcini mushrooms, Prosciutto di Parma, mortadella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, coppa, fresh herbs, and much more.

Encounters with Lucrezia Borgia, Gioachino Rossini, Napoleon's Empress Marie Louise, Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini, Carlo Bergonzi, Renata Tebaldi, and Luciano Pavarotti, all characters in the epic of Emilia-Romagna.

The Splendid Table is the Italian cookbook America has been waiting for a book firing our passion for Italian food while responding to our health concerns. It not only reveals Italy's best-kept culinary secret, the great cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, it is at the same time one of the most important teaching books of our era. Know it will become a good friend, well thumbed and lovingly stained over years of good cooking and good reading.

24 pages of finished dishes in full color. 200 recipes with wine and menu suggestions.

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William Morrow Cookbooks
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February 21, 2012
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From Publishers Weekly

This collection of recipes, history, food and folklore--surrendered by a tiny yet culinarily fertile region of Italy--was ably amassed by cooking teacher and writer Kasper. Even people "with only a passing interest in food" are likely to "recognize . . . this region's products." Among them are: Balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and prosciutto di Parma. Northern Italy is also where the renowned rich Ragu Bolognese comes from; Kasper includes both a historical and a modern version, as well as a selection of kindred sauces, such as game ragu and an unusual ragu of giblets. She pays homage to recipes ranging from the 16th century (rosewater maccheroni Romanesca) to the 18th (a Cardinal's favorite baked penne), but pays equal and fascinating attention to modern inventions: tagliatelle with carmelized onions and fresh herbs, and a lasagna of wild and fresh mushrooms. Nor does Kasper omit recipes incorporating the most famous native products. Balsamic roast chicken and sweet peas with prosciutto di Parma is an outstanding example. Rounding out various virtues are easy rules of thumb for making fresh pasta and a reliable guide to ingredients. Photos not seen by PW.
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""The Splendid Table is one of the most informative and irreststible books ever written about the food of Italy."-- Anna Teresa Callen --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004S32A2G
Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Cookbooks; 1st edition (February 21, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 14400 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 530 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

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Todd B.

One of THE books for authentic Italian cooking

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018

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I've had this book for years and always recommend it to friends when they ask for the basis of my recipes. I've learned quite a few techniques from reading the recipes and can always rely on the book for something interesting to try. This is an "old school," recipe book, so don't expect a 5-step easy button. The work is worth it though!

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Splendid recipes in a beautiful book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017

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This is one of my favorite Italian cookbooks, and I have some chef pals who cooked a glorious dinner of Tortellini Pie from this cookbook (I have made it several times, but was giving a dinner party and asked the chefs to make it for me). They had such fun with my cookbook that I gave it to them and bought this one to replace it...some of the recipes are a bit involved, but they are worth every moment, sauce, pastry, and smile that you put into the dishes. Every one of them that I have made has been spectacular....plus the second hand book I got is in much better shape than the one I gave to the chefs, at a third of my original book's price! If you like Italian food, this is the BEST cookbook for fancy "splendid" dishes...

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travel girl

This is the Florence and Rome I visited. . .

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018

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If I could have only bought one book to try to cook the foods I remember from Florence and Rome, this is it. Very, very good.

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Shop82

Voluptous and lucious; a feast for the senses

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2009

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This cookbook was written to be enjoyed by many different types of readers. Cooks with some experience in the kitchen will find ways to venture deeper into this specific region of Italy. While there are plenty of recipes to sharpen their skills, there are many recipes with only a handful of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions that will produce outstanding and encouraging results for those with less experience. While this is by no means a cookbook dedicated solely to the health-conscious, the author offers genuinely viable alternatives to some of the richer ingredients while not compromising the integrity and essence of the original recipe. Additionally, while there are recipes designed for the adventurous with more time and greater access to specialty ingredients, a great number of recipes are made with everyday ingredients found in any large suburban grocery store. One of the things that sets this cookbook apart (and by no means the only thing) is that it not only gives you the tools to prepare a feast for your tastebuds, it is a sensual feast for the eyes and imagination. It is interesting and visually pleasing enough to serve as a coffee table book, although it may become too marked up with olive oil and garlic to remain there for long. For those who enjoy eating but not necessarily cooking, there is enough here to inspire them to try their hand in the kitchen - or to hunt down a family member or friend who is a willing to create something for them! The stories and explanations about the influence of history and geography that are included with many of the sections and the recipes therein helps Emilia-Romagna and its people come alive on the pages. If someone is already a fan of Lynne Rossetto Kasper, either by way of her other cookbooks or her NPR radio show by the same name as this book, this is a must-have volume. It is written in the intimate and friendly style so enjoyed by her many fans. If you already own an embarrassingly large number of cookbooks (like me!) buy this one anyway even if it means donating another to the library to make room on the shelf. I recommend pouring yourself a glass of red wine, curling up on your favorite chair, and spending an afternoon daydreaming about the people and food produced among the sunny plains, hills, and mountains of this unique region of Italy. You'll find it nearly impossible to remain uninspired!

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JustShopping

... nephew who likes to cook - I made a good choice buying it as he absolutely loved it

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018

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This book was purchased as a gift for a 17 year old nephew who likes to cook - I made a good choice buying it as he absolutely loved it! His parents listen to The Splendid Table talk show on NPR and are fascinated with Lynne Rossetto's recipes. Good buy.

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Great recipe book

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019

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It highlights recipes from the Emilia-Romana region, and that's cool. Lots of great staples in this book, and you can tweak them to your liking. Definitely a welcome edition to my cookbook collection.

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Alex V

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018

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Best cook book for northern Italian cooking ever! My family comes from Bologna. Just amazing cook book.

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Dan

Good book at exceptional price,

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021

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Good book in great shape delevered in good time at an exceptional price,

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T. Pateman

It's a great Classic Italian cookbook

Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2019

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The recipes are not only great - but the whole book makes for great reading. This is my second copy, having lost my original book in a recent move. I highly recommend adding this book to your cookbook library.