Description: "Italians have a gift for making vegetables shine. It's about simplicity, balance, and an instinctive understanding of flavor to get the best out of each vegetable, whether it's eaten fresh along with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of salt or roasted slowly with a drizzle of olive oil and a handful of fresh herbs. This deep-rooted practice of simplicity comes from Italy's cucina povera where seasonal vegetables dishes are nourishing everyday meals. The recipes in this book are the creations of Giulia Scarpaleggia (@julskitchen) and celebrate cucina casalinga-Italian home cooking. They include some of Italy's most iconic dishes like Eggplant Parmesan, Panzanella Salad, and Sicilian Caponata, as well as regional favorites like Braised Artichokes and Fennel Gratin. With enticing photographs from the Italian garden and countryside, the book is as much a pleasure to look at as it is to cook from"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: Giulia's warmth and generosity spills forth on every page of Vegetables the Italian Way. There is a beautiful rhythm to the way she cooks, with simple preparations that allow the vegetables to sing, in harmony with the seasons and in concert with the time-honored traditions of Italian home cooking.--Hetty Lui McKinnon, cookbook author