Risotto and Beyond: 100 Authentic Italian Rice Recipes for Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Risotti, One-Dish Meals, and Desserts
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John Coletta (Author) Nancy Ross Ryan (Author)
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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 and where they can be purchased. Among the recipes are Rice Crostini with Ricotta and Oregano; Rice Soup with Shrimp and Leeks; Rice Salad with Bresaola and Parmigiano Reggiano; Risotta alla Carbonara; Artichokes Stuffed with Lemon and Thyme Risotto; Braised Turkey Rolls with Chestnut Risotto, Pancetta, and Sage; and Rice Crepes with Nutella. This volume will appeal to lovers of Italian food who are looking for a cookbook that includes many of their favorite Italian ingredients all with rice as the new star. 80 Colour Photographs
About the Author
John Coletta is the executive chef and managing partner of Chicago s Quartino Ristorante and Wine Bar. It has received three stars from the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times, and won the American Culinary Federation s 2014 Award of Culinary Excellence. Under Coletta s leadership, Quartino also earned the Ospitalita Italiana seal, which recognizes restaurants abroad that promote the traditions of Italian food culture.
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- Contributor: John Coletta
- Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
- ISBN13: 9780847862368
- Number of Pages: 240
- Packaged Dimensions: 203x254mm
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
- Release Date: 2018-03-13
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: John Coletta is the executive chef and managing partner of Chicago s Quartino Ristorante and Wine Bar. It has received three stars from the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times, and won the American Culinary Federation s 2014 Award of Culinary Excellence. Under Coletta s leadership, Quartino also earned the Ospitalita Italiana seal, which recognizes restaurants abroad that promote the traditions of Italian food culture.
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