It's no wonder that Italians have a special way with vegetables when their produce is so ripe, delicious, and flavourful. Now you can share in their secrets with this fabulous volume of easy-to-follow recipes for all the best Italian vegetable dishes. Chapters Shoots and Leaves; Beans, Peas, and Lentils; Root Vegetables, Onions, and Funghi; Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Bell Peppers; and Pumpkin and Squash. Dazzle friends and family with these healthy, colourful, and delicious Italian dishes - such as Asparagus with Parmesan, Stuffed Mushroom Caps, and Zucchini and Mint Fritters - that are sure to please.
Maxine Clark is a leading food writer and a gifted cooking teacher. She has taught in well-known cooking schools, such as Leith's in London, and has taught at Alistair Little's Tasting Places in Sicily and Tuscany. While in Italy, she has collected recipes that best display its strong and sunny flavors, and teaches them to students from all over the world. Her work regularly appears in magazines and newspapers such as 'BBC Good Food' and 'Food and Travel.'