I received A Tavola cookbook from DK Publishing for reviewing. Many Thanks! This Publisher as teamed up with Blogger Aid Changing the World of Famine. This is a dedicated group of food bloggers that will make their mark on global hunger and kitchens around the world when they release “The BloggerAid Cookbook." The proceeds from the sale of this cookbook will benefit Friends of World Food Program. I am excited to be part of such a wonderful group and if you would like to join please visit the BloggerAid website.
A Tavola is an Italian Cookbook from the Culinary Institute of America Dining Series. It captured my attention with the many beautiful photographs not only of food but also of people and places. I read cookbooks like novels so being able to feel that I am in Italy it’s like I am on a culinary adventure. A real feast for the eyes.
This book is written by Gianni Scappin and Vincenzo Lauria. They come from different regions and they share their favourite recipes. Italians have access to mountain fields or garden plots and they create delicious and flavorful recipes. Fresh cheeses, vegetables, oil, seafood, wine comes to mind when I think of Italy. In this cookbook you will find lots of recipes using these simple, fresh ingredients. Mouth-watering recipes like Caramelized Pear with Parmigiano-Reggiano Wedges and Balsamic Vinegar, Market Fish with Escarole and Yellow Potatoes, Laganica Ragu with Fresh Fennel. There is five chapters in the cookbook: Small Dishes and Soups; Pizzas and Breads; Polenta, rice and Pasta; Main Dishes and Accompaniments; Digestives, Liqueurs and Desserts. Most recipes have a picture and the instructions are user-friendly making it easy to create an Italian Feast at home. If you love authentic Italian cuisine this cookbook is for you.
A Tavola Cookbook
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What great ways to elevate ordinary bruschetta. I especially like the sound of the mushroom-asparagus topping.
Great review of the cookbook Helene. Sounds like a wonderful Italian cookbook.
The toppings they've created for bruschetta sound wonderful. I also like, though I'm not always in a position to comply, their suggestion for toasting the bread just before use. It makes a huge difference. Your review has made the book seem to be one I would enjoy.
Great book review! I actually have this book and just love the recipes and wonderful photos.
I have made the crostini with the broccoli rabe and they turned out amazing.
great book review. I love this use of chickpeas.
The toppings sound absolutely delicious! What a wonderful cookbook!
Sounds like a great book review. Wonderful toppings.
It looks like a very interesting book!!!
What a beautiful review & what outstandingly delicious bruschetta! It's a lovely post Helene, and I'm glad you got this gorgeous book to review.
Sounds like a great book! The toppings for bruschetta sound terrific!
Chickpeas are a favourite and we love Italian food. Nice combination.
Looks like an interesting book. Really like your picture. Now I have to figure hpw to take pictures in low light! :)
We love bruschettas and many nights we make a meal of it...just put a few toppings on the table and voila.....a delicious hassle free meal!! Thx for the new topping ideas!!
I also received a cook book from a friend: La Pomme de Terre, I have found great recipes and amazing facts about this food jewel!
vat a great book review !! love it :)
mmm...chickpea topping for me, please! all three varieties are classy and worthy of being served at any dinner party (or for supper tonight)! :)
Oh wow...what a loaded bruschetta! Looks delicious!
Sounds like a great book. I can't decide which topping I'd want to try first. All three sound great!
Lucky you, getting a cookbook to review! I love Italian food. Before I became so crazy about French food, Italian food was my obsession. Still is, in a way. It's always great to learn about lovely new cookbooks.
Receiving such a book is defintely exciting! :)
Cela tombe bien, je viens de mettre une recette italienne. Je commence un cycle..J'en avais envie depuis longtemps..En tous cas j'adore..Bravo pour ce livre...et bonne semaine !
Yeah really luckyto get the book to review.
I enjoyed reading your review. This book sounds like one I would like. It would be hard to pick just one of the toppings, they all sounds fantastic!
Mmm, I just love Italian cuisine. Great review!
The broccoli rabe is such a different twist.
An interesting book with gorgeous pictures! I love broccoli rabe...
Cheers,
Rosa
I love all three bruscetta--I just saw a great recipe in Saveur for a chicken liver bruscetta that I also want to try.
Each of those toppings sound exquisite! I can't wait to try these at my next party!
The mushroom and asparagus bruschetta sounds especially good to me.
Wow, this sounds like a delicious and wonderful cookbook. I will have to check this one out at the bookstore soon.
I love all the different bruschetta options!
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