
Slow Food, the international defender of local food traditions, scoured the countryside of every region of Italy to collect & share the best traditional recipes from osterie, the humble local taverns that preserve the heritage of true Italian cooking. This cookbook is the culmination of that research 1, 000 compelling recipes that highlight ingenuity with rustic ingredients & the generous hospitality of these off-the-beaten-track gems where we all dream of dining. Within the book, these homegrown chefs share their knowledge of local ingredients worth searching out, cooking techniques that vary from region to region (and even from town to town), & charming culinary customs. From cornmeal pizza with chicory & zucchini parmesan to pork ribs with cabbage & mushrooms, this is eminently cookable Italian food, perfect for everyday family meals & feasts alike. Each recipe is labeled with its region of origin, & indexes by both region & principal ingredient are provided. Osteria is an essential resource for every cook (and armchair traveler) who wants the secrets of Italian cooking straight from the source.