Lidia's Italy in America
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Lidia's Italy in America by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
From one of America's most beloved chefs and authors, a road trip into the heart of Italian American cooking today-from Chicago deep-dish pizza to the Bronx's eggplant parm-celebrating the communitiesthat redefined what we know as Italian food.As she explores this utterly delectable and distinctive cuisine, Lidia shows us that every kitchen is different, every Italian community distinct, and little clues are buried in each dish- the Sicilian-style semolina bread and briny olives in New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwiches, the Neapolitan crust of New York pizza, and mushrooms (abundant in the United States, but scarce in Italy) stuffed with breadcrumbs, just as peppers or tomatoes are. Lidia shows us how this cuisine is an original American creation and gives recognition where it is long overdue to the many industrious Italians across the country who have honored the traditions of their homeland in a delicious new style.
And of course, there are Lidia's irresistible recipes, including
Baltimore Crab Cakes
Pittsburgh's Primanti's Sandwiches
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Eggplant Parmigiana from the Bronx
Gloucester Baked Halibut
Chicken Trombino from Philadelphia
authentic Italian American Meatloaf, and Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prickly Pear Granita from California
and, of course, a handful of cheesecakes and cookies that you'd recognize in any classic Italian bakery
This is a loving exploration of a fascinating cuisine-as only Lidia could give us.
LIDIA MATTICCHIO BASTIANICH is the author of twelve previous books and the Emmy award-wining host of Public Television's Lidia's Kitchen which also airs internationally in territories that include Mexico, Canada, the Middle East, Croatia, and the UK. She is also a judge on Masterchef Jr. Italy, and owns Felidia, Becco, and several other restaurants, and is a partner in the acclaimed Eataly in New York, Chicago, and Sao Paolo, Brazil. She lives on Long Island, New York.
TANYA BASTIANICH MANUALI received her PhD in Renaissance art history from Oxford University, her MA from Syracuse University, and her BA from Georgetown University. She is the founder of an Italian food and wine tour company, Esperienze Italiane, the owner and Executive Producer at Tavola Productions, and manages the Lidia brand and food line. She co-authors cookbooks with her mother and brother and lives on Long Island in New York.
TANYA BASTIANICH MANUALI received her PhD in Renaissance art history from Oxford University, her MA from Syracuse University, and her BA from Georgetown University. She is the founder of an Italian food and wine tour company, Esperienze Italiane, the owner and Executive Producer at Tavola Productions, and manages the Lidia brand and food line. She co-authors cookbooks with her mother and brother and lives on Long Island in New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780307595676 |
| ISBN 10 | 0307595676 |
| Title | Lidia's Italy in America |
| Author | Lidia Matticchio Bastianich |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Year published | 2011-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 359 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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