The Complete Mushroom Book: Savory Recipes for Wild and Cultivated Varieties

by Antonio Carluccio

There are not many people who can claim to have been collecting, cooking, and devising recipes for mushrooms for more than sixty years, but Antonio Carluccio is one of them. Carluccio’s interest in mushrooms—his mycological education—began at the age of seven when he went on mushroom hunts with his father and has culminated in his Neal Street Restaurant in London. Today, mushrooms are more popular then ever. Chefs everywhere use these delectable morsels to provide a powerful punch of flavor, without adding many calories or fat. The book begins with a complete field guide, in which forty species are identified with photos. To ensure safety, poisonous look-alike species are also meticulously documented. Then comes a veritable feast of more than 150 mushroom recipes—from classic Italian preparations to Asian-inspired creations and contemporary dishes. Mouthwatering photos accompany each recipe and evoke the earthy sensuality that only mushrooms can bring to the table. In The Complete Mushroom Book , Antonio Carluccio shares the excitement of the hunt and a lifetime of expertise in the kitchen with a new generation of enthusiasts eager to reap the pleasures of cooking with mushrooms.

Genres: Cookbooks, Reference, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 17, 2003

About the author

Italian chef, based in London.

Carluccio was given the national honour of Commendatore dell' Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana by the Italian government, in 1998 for his contribution to the Italian food industry. In 2007 he was awarded an Order of the British Empire

Reviews

[Foxthyme · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Antonio's been a mushroomer for over 60 years. Great info, gorgeous photos, divine recipes.

[Kerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Certainly not as "complete" as Mushrooms Demystified, but it has beautiful full-color photos that really help in identification, and it has RECIPES!

[Jonnythrombosis · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a book to dip in & out off - the identification section is good & the recipes are fantastic - a must for every mushroom lovers bookshelf