The cuisine of the Italian lakes - Catherine Roig & Emanuela Cino

We all know Roman pasta alla carbonara, Fiorentina bistecca, or Neapolitan pizza. But what do we know about the culinary specialties of Como, Stresa, or Riva del Garda? Not much, and that's precisely why you're holding this book! Guided by curiosity and a love of good food, Catherine Roig and Emanuela Cino explored the farms, vineyards, and markets that this magnificent region had to offer, bringing us the very best. Discover dishes that are sometimes rustic, often refined, always comforting, and the ingredients that define the essence of flavorful Italian cuisine: from hearty chestnut minestra and irresistible sciatt (small buckwheat fritters with cheese) to delicious beef stews with polenta, you'll find traditional missoltini, Borromeo risotto, casoncelli (local ravioli) with butter and sage, tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, polenta balls with taleggio cheese, and lemon crostatas… This book contains around one hundred recipes, descriptions of the ingredients, and profiles of the people behind them. Whether they are farmers, winemakers, fishermen, or cooks, they share their precious addresses with you. Set off to discover this gastronomic paradise with your nose to the wind, your appetite whetted, and your eyes wide open, because the region is as beautiful as it is delicious, which is saying something. Let's go!