Biba's Taste of Italy: Recipes from the Homes, Trattorie and Restaurants of Emilia Romagna

Join author, cooking show host, and restaurateur Biba Caggiano on her journey back to her beloved region of Italy. Featuring more than 250 recipes, from antipasti to desserts, Biba introduces the vibrant food of her childhood: homestyle dishes and authentic recipes from humble trattorie and family-run restaurants. You'll learn how to make Tagliatelle with Bolognese Ragu; Eggplant Parmigiano; earthy, bread-thickened soups; Potato and Ricotta Gnocchi; and irresistible seafood risotto. Of course, the symbol of Emilia-Romagna cooking - stuffed pasta - is here in all its glory with recipes for Ricotta and Goat Cheese Tortelloni, Butternut Squash Tortelli, and Anolini in Broth, and so many more. From the region’s coastal towns and villages, Biba shares the simply prepared seafood dishes of the local trattorie - Clams with Garlic and Chile Pepper and Baked Halibut with Potatoes, plus the simple tastes of grilling shellfish with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Biba's Taste of Italy is more than a collection of recipes. It is also a travel guide with all the names and addresses of her favorite trattorie and restaurants where her favorite dishes can be found.