A Kitchen in Italy

<b>Discover the rich culinary treasures of Italian cuisine in this personal, transportive collection of 100 simple yet elegant recipes from the award-winning author of <i>Old World Italian</i></b><br><br>Mimi Thorisson first captivated readers with <i>A Kitchen in France</i>, which displayed her family’s idyllic lifestyle in the French countryside and the delectable cuisine of France. Now that she has found a true home in Italy, Mimi presents a new Italian cookbook that shares the sumptuous meals she cooks and eats in her Italian kitchen. The 100 recipes in <i>A Kitchen in Italy</i> are Mimi''s beloved, family-approved favorites—the staple dishes, perfected over several years of living in Italy, that she returns to again and again.<br><br>Allow Mimi to transport you to Italy with delectable and accessible meals that celebrate the seasons. In the spring, enjoy Mimi’s <b>Risi e Bisi</b>, a brothy, risotto-like Venetian dish served when peas are in season. There’s no better way to use up abundant summer zucchini than in <b>Spaghetti alla Nerano</b>, a dish that encapsulates the beautiful simplicity of Italian cooking. In the fall, turn to a comforting <b>Baked Tagliolini with Prosciutto</b>, a luxurious yet uncomplicated baked pasta beloved by Mimi’s kids. When mandarins and clementines are at their peak in December, pair them with <b>White Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Cookies</b>, made with the very best Sicilian pistachios, for a terrific afternoon snack. <br><br>With recipes spanning antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci, you can tuck into a rustic countryside dish on a weeknight or build a special occasion menu to delight your friends. Featuring 150 photographs shot by Mimi''s husband, Oddur Thorisson, <i>A Kitchen in Italy</i> brings Mimi’s Italian secrets to your dinner table.