Booklist Review

Barrett coauthored a book on risotto, a rice dish that originated hundreds of years ago in northern Italy. Her latest effort deals once again with Italian cuisine. The focus this time around is on a simplified approach to preparation, with fresh vegetables as the foundation of each dish. Desserts all feature fresh fruits. Chapters include explanations of ingredients, cooking tech~niques, and equipment. Full of tasty offerings--antipasti and soups, pastas, pizzas, grain dishes, savory egg tarts, and salads--this book should generate a good deal of enthusiasm in vegetarians and lovers of Italian food alike. Includes mail-order sources for specialty foods and cookware. ~--Alice Joyce