A chronicle of the author's first four years in Italy, describing her purchase and restoration of an abandoned villa in the Tuscan countryside, her transformation of the overgrown gardens, and her discovery of the many links between the food and culture of the region.

"Love eating well but hate paying a lot? ... Based on her popular blog of the same name. the Poor Girl Gourmet cookbook is full of decadent and delectable recipes for eatiing in style on a bare-bones budget. McCoy breaks down the costs for each dish and offers money-saving strategies, including tips for growing and preserving your own food. Each recipe serves at least four people, so it's perfect for families on a budget. McCoy, knowing that a gourmet...

A collection of southern Italian recipes, images, and lore celebrates the popular HBO drama "The Sopranos" with one hundred recipes for dishes based on the cuisine of Naples and Avellino.

Making meatballs for Grandpa, who no longer remembers much but loves to help cook, a little girl and her Grandma find cooking together makes more than just a meal as they prepare a savory Italian dinner, in this sensory-rich picture book about food, family and heritage.

A bestselling author and Food Network star shares her favorite Italian dishes, from those inspired by her generations-old family recipes to more modern ones--all of which capture her signature fresh, healthy, and simple style.

Introduces the land, people, and regional cooking of Italy, and includes recipes for such dishes as minestrone soup, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken cacciatore.

"The experts at America's Test Kitchen and National Geographic bring Italy's magnificent cuisine, culture, and landscapes--and 100 authentic regional recipes--right to your kitchen. Featuring 100 innovative, kitchen-tested recipes, 300 gorgeous color photographs, and 30 maps, this illustrated guide takes you on a captivating journey through the rich history of Italian cuisine, region by region. Rich excerpts feature the origins of celebrated cheeses,...

Introduces the land, people, and regional cooking of Italy and includes recipes for such dishes as Minestrone soup, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken cacciatore.

"This is the story of pasta. Here award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy has lived and cooked in Rome for over a decade. She has spent years browsing bucolic Italian markets, cooking with fresh and seasonal vegetables, discovering cheeses, and perfecting the art of making Italy's favorite food: pasta. Now, she has condensed everything she's learned about pasta in a practical, alphabetical, highly entertaining collection of pasta and pasta sauce recipes...