Part of the "Mediterranean Specialties" series, this work contains a cross-section of delicacies specific to Italy. It demonstrates the preparation of the recipes in steps that are described in detail. Anecdotes and background information about local customs and the origins of select ingredients round out the presentation.

How to cook like a king in France? With the "Mediterranean Specialties" series, it's no problem! In eight individual volumes - France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Tunisia and Islands of the Mediterranean - aficionados of Mediterranean cuisine will find a delightful cross-section of delicacies specific to each country. In each book, eleven renowned master chefs demonstrate the preparation of the recipes in steps that are described in detail, so that even cooks with little experience can be assured of success. Anecdotes and background information about local customs and the origins of select ingredients round out the presentation. Cold and warm appetisers, soups, creative main dishes with fish and meat, and ingenious desserts to crown any meal: in this series readers will discover the fascinating world of Mediterranean specialties with fragrant spices that taste of sun and the sea, awakening vivid associations with these vibrant cultures and cuisines.