The seminal work on Italian food, first published in the 1990s - is revised and updated and illustrated with new photography. This classic book leaves no stone unturned in its exploration of Italian gastronomy. Anna Del Conte, the doyenne of Italian cooking, defines the country's regions, ingredients, dishes and techniques for a new generation in her comprehensive explanation of its culinary terms. This simple A-Z format covers all elements of Italian gastronomy from abbacchio to zuppe inglese. There are over 200 recipes, including the great dishes from every major region of Italy. Variations on the classics - pasta, polenta, gnocchi, risotto and pizzas - sit alongside Anna's recipes for versions of Italian favourites, such as peperonata, lamb fricassě, ossobuco and less well-known regional specialities. Specially commissioned photographs of the dishes, ingredients and techniques along with maps of the regions, makes this a truly unique and invaluable book.

This is a travelogue, cookbook and literary guide all in one. It is full of insights into the Italian way of life, which evolves around cooking and eating. All the important regions of Italy are introduced by their cuisine, and the author also includes recipes and useful tips about the people and places.

The food and wine of Italy is as remarkably varied as the many regions of the country, and both are shaped and influenced by local geography, climate and history. This book travels from one hilltop hamlet to another in order to relate the ancient culinary traditio ns that make the Italian palette so tempting.