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Rome: Centuries in an Italian Kitchen
All roads lead to Rome, and all roads in the Eternal City itself lead to a delicious meal. In Rome: The Urban Kitchen, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi unearth the city's hidden gems - centuries-old recipes that have been handed down through the generations, as well as new, exciting dishes inspired by Romans from all walks of life.
The duo present their interpretations of classic dishes, like Katie's Cacio e Pepe (spicy cheese and pepper pasta), alongside family favorites like Spigola in Saltimbocca (seabass with parma ham and sage leaves). Collaborating with Rome's best chefs, they also share modern Italian recipes - like Sorbetto di Peperone, a fiery hot chilli sorbet - that reflect the heat and color of this bustling city This is an impressive, fresh look at Rome's cuisine that will be sure to inspire.
As well as all the tantalizing recipes, Katie and Giancarlo take readers on a sumptuous, visual journey, from the Pantheon and Colosseum, to the Renaissance palazzos, Baroque fountains, and neighborhood trattorias. Complemented by Katie's anecdotes of their trip, Rome: The Urban Kitchen is a beautiful cookbook and keepsake that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
The duo present their interpretations of classic dishes, like Katie's Cacio e Pepe (spicy cheese and pepper pasta), alongside family favorites like Spigola in Saltimbocca (seabass with parma ham and sage leaves). Collaborating with Rome's best chefs, they also share modern Italian recipes - like Sorbetto di Peperone, a fiery hot chilli sorbet - that reflect the heat and color of this bustling city This is an impressive, fresh look at Rome's cuisine that will be sure to inspire.
As well as all the tantalizing recipes, Katie and Giancarlo take readers on a sumptuous, visual journey, from the Pantheon and Colosseum, to the Renaissance palazzos, Baroque fountains, and neighborhood trattorias. Complemented by Katie's anecdotes of their trip, Rome: The Urban Kitchen is a beautiful cookbook and keepsake that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published September 22, 2015
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September 6, 2015
Beautifully presented with great pictures and tasty recipes.
May 21, 2021
I needed to research a scene in my current work-in-progress where the heroine is a guest at an Italian restaurant owned by a wealthy Roman. The dishes served need to be very region-specific, and Katie Caldesi's book turned out to be great source material.
For instance, the dinner will not be taking place on a Friday ("fish only!") and will feature Cacio e Pepe or pasta with pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese, a Roman specialty.
I admit I haven't tried any of the recipes but they seem heavy on technique and dependent on access to very fresh produce, dairy, and proteins. The photography was nice but uneven, and slanted towards memoir than working cookbook. The writing and editing is good.
As a research book I give it five stars, as a cookbook four.
For instance, the dinner will not be taking place on a Friday ("fish only!") and will feature Cacio e Pepe or pasta with pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese, a Roman specialty.
I admit I haven't tried any of the recipes but they seem heavy on technique and dependent on access to very fresh produce, dairy, and proteins. The photography was nice but uneven, and slanted towards memoir than working cookbook. The writing and editing is good.
As a research book I give it five stars, as a cookbook four.
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March 19, 2017I miss Rome!
January 8, 2016
More of a simple compilation of recipes (many from other books, and many are familiar from "any" Italian cookbook) than The Art Of Preserving or The Italian Cookbook (both highly recommended), I was a little disappointed in this.
No doubt many of the recipes are excellent, and I look forward to trying many of them, but I felt there was little to learn from here, unlike Katie Caldesi's other books which helped me to improve the foundations of my cooking as well as providing me with great recipes to follow.
No doubt many of the recipes are excellent, and I look forward to trying many of them, but I felt there was little to learn from here, unlike Katie Caldesi's other books which helped me to improve the foundations of my cooking as well as providing me with great recipes to follow.
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