
St. Martin's Press, September 2009
In Mary Ann Esposito's new book, Ciao Italia Five-Ingredient Favorites, she shows home cooks how to turn just five ingredients into an easy, delicious, and economical Italian dish for the family
dinner table. Mary Ann Esposito knows that the genius behind great Italian cooking is the simple philosophy of using just a few quality
ingredients to create something delicious. In Ciao Italia Five-Ingredient Favorites she shows home cooks how to make that
philosophy work for them so that they can save time and money without sacrificing flavor. With seventy-five authentic Italian recipes -- from antipasti to pastas, main courses to desserts -- Esposito draws on the
Italian culinary tradition of simplicity in the kitchen to create such effortless and tasty dishes as:
- Prosciutto di Parma, Fontina, and Fig Wraps
- Spicy Soppressata Tartlets
- Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs
- Pistachio-Dusted Pork Chops
- Oven-Poached Halibut with Shallot and Fennel
- Escarole Salad with Mustard Dressing
- Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Banana Tartlets
- Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Vanilla
hardcover | ISBN: 9780312377694 | Publication Date: September 2009
Reviews:
"Immediately appealing, Esposito's warm tone echoes throughout the
book, offering quick trips down memory lane. At a time when most
families are tightening their belts, an array of effortless,
five-ingredient recipes is most welcome, especially since most are to
be served family style."
--Publisher's Weekly