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The Art Of Authentic Italian Cooking: Tips And Recipes From A Catering Expert

Italian cooking rewards attention to a few fundamentals: ingredients, seasoning, pasta texture and the way the finished dish comes together.

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FROM THE VIGA JOURNAL · 2023

A brief edition of this story from the Viga archive.

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Practice the essentials

The guide discusses herbs, garlic and soffritto, encourages tasting as you cook, and considers cookware for different jobs. Presentation is another opportunity to make a meal feel considered.

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Explore three recipes

Its examples range from spaghetti carbonara to Tuscan ribollita with beans, kale and bread, then tiramisu with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy filling. Together, they offer ideas for a pasta course, a substantial soup and dessert.

Originally published February 28, 2023More stories
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