The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia 512 Pages Hardcover

This is an authoritative, yet easy-to-read, guide to the ingredients of Italian cooking & how to use them in the kitchen. The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the background of Italian cooking. The full-color, illustrated reference guide contains information about all the common & less well-known Italian ingredients. Each section includes facts about how & where the ingredient is made or grown, its history & culinary uses, & essential information on buying & storing, along with detailed cooking & preparation instructions & basic recipes. The recipe section contains over 300 recipes presented in an illustrated step-by-step format. Spectacular!!! *Minor water damage that does not in any way inhibit being able to fully read & appreciate this exceptional book!