Simple Italian Step by Step

by Barker, Juliet; Martin, Liz; Steer, Gina; Tennant, Carol; Williams, Mari Mererid; Wolf-Cohen, Elizabeth; Atkinson, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9781571457431
• ISBN10: 1571457437
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr

Summary

Written, prepared, and photographed by an expert team of cooking writers, home economists, and photographers, these new, highly practical, straightforward cooking books contain a library of simple recipes created especially for this brand new series. The photography styling is clean and classic, the subjects are timeless and the design is un-fussy -- perfect for keen, novice cooks, but enough to interest even the most experienced kitchen warrior.

Table of Contents

SOUPS & STARTERS
White Bean Soup with Parmesan Croutons	16	(2)
Rice Soup with Potato Sticks	18	(2)
Rich Tomato Soup with Roasted Red Bell Peppers	20	(2)
Bread & Tomato Soup	22	(2)
Arugula & Potato Soup with Garlic Croutons	24	(2)
Classic Minestrone	26	(2)
Cream of Pumpkin Soup	28	(2)
Lettuce Soup	30	(2)
Antipasti with Focaccia	32	(2)
Mozzarella Frittata with Tomato & Basil Salad	34	(2)
Fried Herring with Arugula Salad	36	(2)
Bruschetta with Pecorino, Garlic, & Tomatoes	38	(2)
Crostini with Chicken Livers	40	(2)
Italian Baked Tomatoes with Endive & Radicchio	42	(2)
Spaghettini with Lemon Pesto and Cheese & Herb Bread	44	(2)
Mussels with Creamy Garlic & Saffron Sauce	46	(2)
Peperonata (Braised Mixed Bell Peppers)	48	(2)
Wild Garlic Mushrooms with Pizza Grissini	50	(2)
Hot Jumbo Shrimp with Prosciutto	52	(2)
Mozzarella Pockets with Cranberry Relish	54	(2)
FISH
Pea & Shrimp Risotto	56	(2)
Stuffed Calamari with Romesco Sauce	58	(2)
Scallops & Monkfish Kabobs with Fennel Sauce	60	(2)
Red Pesto & Clam Spaghetti	62	(2)
Sardines in Grape Leaves	64	(2)
Parmesan & Garlic Lobster	66	(2)
Roasted Cod with Saffron Aioli	68	(2)
Foil-Baked Fish	70	(2)
Roasted Monkfish with Prosciutto	72	(2)
Mussels Arrabbiata	74	(2)
Tuna Cannelloni	76	(2)
Seared Tuna with Italian Salsa	78	(2)
Mediterranean Fish Stew	80	(2)
Flounder with Parmesan & Anchovies	82	(2)
Broiled Red Mullet with Orange & Anchovy Sauce	84	(2)
Broiled Snapper with Roasted Bell Pepper	86	(2)
Pan-Fried Salmon with Herb Risotto	88	(2)
Sea Bass in Creamy Watercress & Prosciutto Sauce	90	(2)
Marinated Mackerel with Tomato & Basil Salad	92	(2)
Seafood Special	94	(2)
MEATS
Oven-Roasted Vegetables with Sausages	96	(2)
Hot Salami & Vegetable Gratin	98	(2)
Antipasto Penne	100	(2)
Italian Risotto	102	(2)
Pan-Fried Beef with Creamy Mushrooms	104	(2)
Oven-Baked Pork Balls with Bell Peppers	106	(2)
Pork Chop Hotpot	108	(2)
Veal Italian	110	(2)
Roasted Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic	112	(2)
Braised Lamb with Fava Beans	114	(2)
Spaghetti Bolognese	116	(2)
Meatballs with Olives	118	(2)
Lasagna	120	(2)
Fillet Steaks with Tomato & Garlic Sauce	122	(2)
Veal Cutlets with Marsala Sauce	124	(2)
Cannelloni	126	(2)
Vitello Tonnato (Veal in Tuna Sauce)	128	(2)
Italian Pot Roast	130	(2)
Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce	132	(2)
Italian Calf's Liver	134	(2)
POULTRY & GAME
Saffron Roast Chicken with Crispy Onions	136	(2)
Game Hen with Mushrooms & Red Wine Gravy	138	(2)
Game Hen with Sage & Blueberries	140	(2)
Game Hens with Garlic Sage Butter	142	(2)
Chicken Cacciatore	144	(2)
Lemon Chicken with Potatoes, Rosemary, & Olives	146	(2)
Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms & Cream	148	(2)
Turkey Cutlets Marsala with Wilted Watercress	150	(2)
Lemon Chicken with Basil & Linguine	152	(2)
Chicken Liver & Tomato Sauce with Tagliolini	154	(2)
Creamy Chicken Cannelloni	156	(2)
Duck Lasagna with Porcini & Basil	158	(2)
Turkey Tetrazzini	160	(2)
Poached Chicken with Salsa Verde Herb Sauce	162	(2)
Chicken Pockets with Zucchini & Pasta	164	(2)
Chicken Under a Brick	166	(2)
Chicken & Asparagus with Tagliatelle	168	(2)
Marinated Game Hen with Broiled Polenta	170	(2)
Braised Chicken with Red Bell Peppers	172	(2)
Chicken & Pasta Salad	174	(2)
VEGETABLES
Risi e Bisi	176	(2)
Rice & Vegetable Timbale	178	(2)
Vegetables Braised in Olive Oil & Lemon	180	(2)
Melanzane Parmigiana	182	(2)
Stuffed Tomatoes with Broiled Polenta	184	(2)
Rigatoni with Roasted Beets & Arugula	186	(2)
Mixed Salad with Anchovy Dressing & Ciabatta Croutons	188	(2)
Rice-Filled Bell Peppers	190	(2)
Pasta with Spicy Red Bell Pepper Sauce	192	(2)
Rigatoni with Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes & Mascarpone	194	(2)
Red Bell Pepper & Basil Tart	196	(2)
Spinach Dumplings with Rich Tomato Sauce	198	(2)
Venetian-Style Vegetables & Beans	200	(2)
Roast Butternut Squash Risotto	202	(2)
Hot Broiled Chicory & Pears	204	(2)
Eggplant Cannelloni with Watercress Sauce	206	(2)
Panzanella	208	(2)
Vegetable Frittata	210	(2)
Panzerotti	212	(2)
Pasta Primavera	214	(2)
DESSERTS
Vanilla & Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce	216	(2)
Ricotta Cheesecake with Strawberry Coulis	218	(2)
Cantuccini	220	(2)
Almond & Pistachio Biscotti	222	(2)
Hazelnut, Chocolate, & Chestnut Meringue Torte	224	(2)
Bomba Siciliana	226	(2)
Summer Fruit Semifreddo	228	(2)
Cassatta	230	(2)
Marzipan Cake	232	(2)
Chestnut Cake	234	(2)
Sauternes & Olive Oil Cake	236	(2)
Frozen Amaretti Souffle with Strawberries	238	(2)
Baked Stuffed Amaretto Peaches	240	(2)
Almond & Pine Nut Pie	242	(2)
Coffee Ricotta	244	(2)
Zabaglione with Rum-Soaked Raisin Compote	246	(2)
Raspberry & Almond Pie	248	(2)
Goat Cheese & Lemon Pie	250	(2)
Tiramisu	252	(2)
Cannoli with Ricotta Cheese	254	(2)
Index	256