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The recipes include her family’s renditions of traditional dishes, such as Frittata with Fava Beans, Eggplant Caponata, Mint and Garlic–Stuffed Swordfish, and Risotto with Green Cauliflower and Almonds, as well at-home versions of Sicily’s famous street food, such as Panelle (chickpea fritters), Casatelle (ricotta-filled turnovers), and Cannoli. Filled with photographs that capture the beauty and abundance of the land, this captivating book will be your go-to for timeless dishes from one of the world’s most beloved culinary regions.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43595662229682,"sku":"9781454952978","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781454952978_54c81596-2305-4bf0-977a-83addf13e188.jpg?v=1786020758"},{"product_id":"9781579659868","title":"The Food of Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this transportive cookbook from Fabrizia Lanza, one of the world’s greatest food cultures is distilled in 75 recipes for the home cook, plus a loving tribute to its ingredients, passions, influences, and history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This book evokes everything I love about Sicily—its diverse cuisines, its rustic timeless beauty, the land itself. Fabrizia is a born teacher as well as a brilliant cook. She serves a history lesson along with each meal, and the food is exquisite.” -Alice Waters, chef, restaurateur, and author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTucked away on an estate in the countryside south of Palermo is the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School, a unique center dedicated to preserving and sharing the great food culture of Sicily. The spirit of the school, now run by Fabrizia Lanza, the founder’s daughter and scion of a renowned family of winemakers that goes back generations, is what makes Lanza’s \u003ci\u003eThe Food of Sicily\u003c\/i\u003e such a singular cookbook—not just a collection of recipes and techniques, but a vibrant and beautifully photographed profile of the land, the people, the history, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn every page, in every recipe and note, the author captures the distinct taste of Sicily. How the simplest antipasti, brightly seasoned with nothing but lemon or vinegar, open the appetite—like a classic \u003cb\u003eOctopus Salad\u003c\/b\u003e or dish of \u003cb\u003eSautéed Black Olives\u003c\/b\u003e. The little fried somethings—like an arancine or panelle—are easy, welcome, and nourishing. \u003cb\u003eThe Fresh Cavatelli\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePasta with Eggplant and Tomatoes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBucatini with Sardines and Wild Fennel\u003c\/b\u003e, and the eye-opening Anelletti Timballo explain why Sicilians are the biggest pasta eaters in the world. Festive meat dishes—such as \u003cb\u003eLamb-Stuffed Pastry\u003c\/b\u003e, an Easter staple, or \u003cb\u003eGrilled Sausage with Bay Leaves and Onions\u003c\/b\u003e—are festive because the moment it’s holiday time, Sicilians everywhere head outside and fire up their grills. And for a people known for their passion for sweets, some famous Sicilian treats—\u003cb\u003eWatermelon Pudding\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLemon Granita\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRolled Fig Cookies\u003c\/b\u003e, and the pinnacle of desserts, the elaborate\u003cb\u003e Sicilian Cake with Ricotta Cream and Marzipan\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, the author delves into everything from cheese, couscous, and olives to Amaro and the importance of bitterness. Visitors to Sicily often sense it to be a place unlike anywhere else—lost in time and a little bit secretive. \u003ci\u003eThe Food of Sicily\u003c\/i\u003e opens a bright window on it, celebrating this wonderful food culture while honoring everything that makes it special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312629821813,"sku":"9781579659868","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781579659868_d41d9360-063e-4c7c-a04d-c6d4218d362a.jpg?v=1786023705"},{"product_id":"dolce-gabbana-the-sicilian-kitchen","title":"Dolce\u0026Gabbana. 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In the second part of the book the recipes—captured by the lenses of three internationally renowned still life photographers—will allow readers to make their own Sicilian dishes to serve at the dinner table with a greater awareness of their value, which is unique as the Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana Casa lifestyle.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57510009373045,"sku":"9788891846808","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9788891846808.jpg?v=1787130231"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-fabrizia-lanza.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}