Recipes from an Italian Summer

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Summertime in Italy brings longer, relaxed days as locals flock to the coast or countryside to unwind and enjoy the sunshine. This collection captures the essence of Italian summer with over 400 easy seasonal recipes, organized into chapters for Picnics, Salads, Barbecues, Light Lunches and Suppers, Summer Entertaining, Desserts, and Ice Cream and Drinks. These recipes highlight the best of summer produce, including tomatoes, fresh herbs, peas, beans, fruits, and berries. A must-have for fans of Phaidon’s bestselling Italian cookbook, this collection not only delivers the flavors of Italian summer to your table but also transports you to Italy itself. Accompanied by 100 stunning photographs of mouthwatering dishes by Andy Sewell, it features over 30 breathtaking images of the Italian countryside by award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz. Travel through the idyllic regions of Campania, Tuscany, Sicily, and Sardinia, experiencing the bold flavors of their regional cuisines. For example, a simple piadina recipe includes ingredients like all-purpose flour, lard, and prosciutto, demonstrating the ease and delight of summer cooking in Italy.