The winner of the 2001 Gourmand World Cookbook award, this captivating work from legendary Italian chef Alfonso Iaccarino relates his mastery and limitless enthusiasm for the Mediterranean kitchen and cuisine. 90 professional recipes are included in this arresting volume, some of which Don Alfonso's restaurant is famous for; marvelous and unique creations of linguine con vongole veraci & zucchine, gnocchetti con cozze & broccoli, and a casserole of scoglio. Other creations are variations on the familiar that will surprise and delight readers: Candele tossed with bacon, bay leaf, peas and aged caciotta, stars of semola and anchovies on a fondue of mozzarella, and a dessert of caffe with cream and zabaglione.
The winner of the 2001 Gourmand World Cookbook award, this captivating work from legendary Italian chef Alfonso Iaccarino relates his mastery and limitless enthusiasm for the Mediterranean kitchen and cuisine. 90 professional recipes are included in this arresting volume, some of which Don Alfonso's restaurant is famous for; marvelous and unique creations of linguine con vongole veraci & zucchine, gnocchetti con cozze & broccoli, and a casserole of scoglio. Other creations are variations on the familiar that will surprise and delight readers: Candele tossed with bacon, bay leaf, peas and aged caciotta, stars of semola and anchovies on a fondue of mozzarella, and a dessert of caffe with cream and zabaglione.