The Food of Southern Italy

Take a Fascinating Culinary Journey from Rome and Naples to Sardinia and SicilyVenture beyond the familiar pizza, marinara, and risotto to discover the varied and delicious world of traditional southern Italian cooking. Sicilian-American chef and respected sage of Italian cuisine Carlo Middione takes us along on his search for the unique and authentic recipes of this historic region in this Tastemaker-award-winning guide.With rustic dishes like quail roasted with pomegranate, spinach alla Romana, and ricotta and prosciutto crepes-some collected door-to-door and never-before written down-Middione paints a vivid culinary snapshot of Southern Italy. Masterfully packed with tidbits about the history and tradition of each dish within Italian culture, the author's considerable skill, culinary wisdom, and enthusiasm shine through every page, making this a truly edifying and engaging read.

This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635610400)..

And be sure to explore the sumptuous recipes in another of Carlo's cookbooks, La Vera Cucina! (ISBN 1635617774).