Red, White, and Greens: The Italian Way with Vegetables

This one is a real winner - one of my personal favorites. You won't be disappointed - the writer knows her stuff!

Anyone that knows the Cooking talent of this woman KNOWS that her recipes are wonderfully simple and easy to prep. This to me makes cooking so much more fun than a 25 step recipe with less than satisfactory results. "Sometimes.. the simple things are the best things" So is true with Faith and her way of working with food. Great food with ease !!! Always a wonderful treat for the eyes...nose..and mouth when I cook one of her recipes! She is a true Diva or her art. Luv Ya FAITH!!!

The other day I opened the fridge and discovered that I have some zuchhini. I opened up Red White and Greens under "zuchhini", and within a little while I was eating wonderful zuchhini carpaccio. The next day I found out I still have some leeks from my last shopping. I opened the book under "leek", and discovered how simple it would be to make roasted leek. It was delicous. And when I had some pecorino romano --- well, just look under garlic for a beautiful salad. Faith Willinger, who took us thorough Northern Italy in her "Eating in Italy", here gives simple and delicous Italian recipies for vegetables. Everything I tried is easy to understand and prepare, and became an instant "classic" in our household. Some of the recipies are from Firenze's wonderful Cibreo restaurant, and they are definitley clearer here than they are in the little Cibreo cookbook. Anyone who likes vegetables and loves Italian food will delight in this book. It's a real asset to have. And yes, as some have complaines, some of the ancedotes are repititve, but they still provide fun reading, and even more fun cooking. So get this book, and start maybe with the leek and lemon sauce for pasta. Can I have some more of that, please?

Not only is this book fun and educational, but it enables one to make easy delicious food that even looks good. There is very little fancy food here, just good, tasty cooking by a lady who knows her vegetables. This book is one of the smartest additions I ever made to my (large) collection of cook books. BUY IT NOW! You, your family, and your friends will be glad you did.

I just love this book - the recipes make the best of great produce, are well written and easy to follow. As the Cookery Editor says most of the recipe are easy but rely on quality produce. I'ave cooked at least 10 recipes from this book and have not been disappointed. A couple of weeks ago when I was having a lunch party for 40 I made the Sicilian Potato Salad - it was sensational. If you are looking for a potato salad without a creamy dressing this is definately worth considering. Also it is so easy that it managable to make in quantity.The other appealing feature of this book is the information section at the beginning of each chapter/section. For anyone interested in food and its history these section make great reading.If I had to choose only 10 cookbooks this would be one of them.