A beautiful hardcover edition of the first comprehensive reference book in English on Italian food, revised and updated. 

Features 200 authentic recipes.

230 color photos and illustrations.

"There is nothing to match this book. It is both comprehensive guide and indispensable companion - as pleasurable to read as it is to cook from." - Nigella Lawson

Prepare your own Italian feast with luscious recipes that range from antipasti, soups, and seafood to sauces, breads, and pizzas. Background information will acquaint you with the cuisine's development, and the different regional specialties (such as Emilia-Romagna's prosciutto di Parma.) With an A-Z of ingredients and, of course, a wine list from this land of vines! 

Anna Del Conte, a highly respected writer on Italian food, was born and brought up in Milan. She is the author of 12 books on Italian cooking.

Originally published in 1987.