Masterclass in Italian Cooking - Tapa blanda

Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Tomatoes warm from the sun, creamy risotto, fresh mussels, delicious olive oils and herbs -- all these foods transport us to sun-drenched hillsides of Tuscany or the breezy coast of Naples. MasterClass in Italian Cooking brings these classic flavors home. Maxine Clark has compiled 120 recipes from 21 of the most celebrated Italian chefs that creates a sinfonia di gusti. Each chapter includes a "MasterClass" to guide the cook through a recipe step-by-step, from choosing the perfect ingredients to presentation of the finished dish. Beautifully illustrated, MasterClass in Italian Cooking is a satisfying introduction to the fundamentals of the Italian kitchen.

Maxine Clark is a food stylist and writer who specializes in Italian food and cooking. She was Deputy Cooking Editor for Good Housekeeping magazine and has contributed articles to magazines and newspapers, including House and Garden, BBC Good Food and Country Living. She now writes for Food and Travel Magazine and has published many books, including 50 Perfect Pasta Dishes, The Provençal Table and Viva Italia! The New Flavours of Italy. She appears on food radio shows and teaches cooking classes in Tuscany and Sicily.