"The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook:101 Regional Classics Made Simple" from author FRANCESCA MONTILLO, brings you the authentic taste of Italy with recipes that prove less is always more!

The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook: 101 Regional Classics Made Simple

Savor delizioso dishes with The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook.

Real Italian cuisine is all about simplicity. Using just a few fresh and simple ingredients, The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook brings you the authentic taste of Italy with recipes that prove less is always more.

From Chicken Marsala to Pasta Carbonara to Tiramisu, this cookbook features regional classics that you can whip up any time. With recipes that require no more than 5-ingredients each--most of which are ready to eat in 30-minutes or less--this Italian cookbook makes every meal a celebration of taste and tradition.
The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook includes:

• Cooking essentials that outlines the fundamentals of authentic Italian cuisine, including pantry essentials, equipment, and core techniques.
• 101 simple recipes for appetizers, risotto, pasta, sauces, pizza, bread, meat, chicken, seafood, and dessert!
• A taste tour that explains the culinary preferences of each region and the geographic origins of each recipe.

Traditional Italian recipes don't need a laundry list of miscellaneous ingredients; Taste every flavor of everyday recipes with The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook.

MY REVIEW: "The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook:101 Regional Classics Made Simple" from author FRANCESCA MONTILLO, is a taste-filled treat for lovers of Italian cooking and culture. More than just a cookbook, it is also a tutorial on the foods of the various regions of Italy. A helpful glossary defines food names and cooking terms. You will also learn "Italian Essentials for American Kitchens"--which covers "The Pantry", "The Refrigerator & Freezer", "The Equipment", and "The Care Techniques". Then, there are the recipes: "Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus"; "Peas with Pancetta"; "Fried Peppers with Potatoes"; "Sicilian Salad"; "Tuscan Bean Soup"; "Homemade Pasta"; "Basic Pizza Dough"; "Italian Easter Bread"; "Roasted Sausages with Potatoes and Bell Peppers"; "Chicken Marsala"; "Deviled Shrimp"; "Mediterranean-Style Salmon"; "Zabaglione"; "Tiramisu"; and many more delicious dishes!

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Francesca Montillo



Francesca Montillo is the founder, owner and chief travel planner behind Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. As the name implies, Francesca leads culinary, wine and culture trips to her native land, Italy, and also offers custom culinary trips for private small groups.

Born and raised in a small town in Southern Italy, Francesca moved to the US with family as a young teen, and returned every summer. A love for Italian travel, food and all things Italy is what prompted Francesca to start her own business pursuing not only her passions, but also what she is best at, which is planning culinary-themed trips to her beloved land.

Francesca is also a culinary instructor, blogger, freelance writer and avid home baker. She can be reached at www.thelazyitalian.com