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Book SynopsisFresh off winning 1st place in the Italian category and 2nd place in the rice category at the 2019 Gourmand International Cookbook Awards, this book is a definitive guide to the Italian rice-cookery repertoire.
From acclaimed Chicago chef and restaurateur John Coletta comes a recipe collection focusing on a relatively unexplored area of Italian cuisine—rice cookery. Rice is a staple of northern Italy, where all Italian rice is produced. A rich and varied rice-based cookery has developed in this region. These 100 authentic dishes bring the full range of Italian rice cooking into the home kitchen, from familiar dishes—arancini, crochettes, risotti, and rice puddings—to more unusual offerings such as rice salads, soups, fritters, bracioli, and gelatos.
Coletta shares his expertise about Italian rice types and cooking methods, and provides foolproof instructions for making perfect rice every time. He also includes background about the rice varieties
Trade Review"
Risotto & Beyond: 100 Authentic Italian Rice Recipes for Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Risotti, One-Dish Meals, and Desserts goes beyond most risotto cookbooks in exploring Italian rice cookery as it pertains not just to main courses, but everything from entrees to salads and desserts."
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Donovan's Literary Services "These 100 authentic dishes bring the full range of Italian rice cooking into the home kitchen, from familiar dishes like arancini, crochettes, risotti, and rice puddings to more unusual offerings ,such as rice salads, soups, fritters, bracioli, and gelatos. Italian rice types and cooking methods are explored, providing home cooks with foolproof instructions on how to make perfect rice every time."
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