Dolcissimo: Delicious Sweet Things from Italy - Hardcover

Clark, Maxine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184172582X ISBN 13: 9781841725826

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small, 2004

Synopsis

Italians have the world's sweetest tooth. No excuse is needed to partake of dolci (sweet things), be they ice cream, a cake, or a confection packed with fruit and nuts. Italy is blessed with a geography and climate that will grow virtually anything. In the north, they love creamy desserts. In central Italy, fruits abound to be made into open tarts and jams. In the south, they could not live a day without a gelato or granita. In Dolcissimo, Maxine Clark brings you easy-to-follow recipes for all the best Italian sweet dishes. Try Fruit Desserts, such as Peaches and Raspberries in Sparkling Wine, and Warm Zabaglione with Pears Poached in Marsala. Or Frozen and Chilled Desserts such as the legendary Monte Bianco, made with chestnuts and cream, Cassata Siciliana, Gelati, and Panna Cotta. Tarts include a crostata with pumpkin marmalade, a torta with fruits of the forest, and a walnut tart. Cookies include Savolardi (Italian ladyfingers for dipping in zabaglione) and Baci di Dama (little choc

About this title

About the Author:

Maxine Clark is a leading food writer and a gifted teacher, having taught in well-known cooking schools such as Leith's in London, and Alastair Little's Tasting Places in in Sicily and Tuscany. Her work appears regulary in magazines and newspapers such as BBC Good Food and Food and Travel. Her other books for Ryland Peters and Small include Al Forno, Oven-Baked Dishes from Italy' and Bruschetta, Crostini, and other Italian Snacks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 184172582X
• ISBN 13: 9781841725826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64