In a Roman Kitchen: Timeless Recipes from the Eternal City - Hardcover

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JO BETTOJA is a highly respected culinary author and teacher who ran the world-renowned Lo Scaldavivande cooking school in Rome for over ten years. She is the author of Southern Italian Cooking: Family Recipes from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and coauthor of Italian Cooking in the Grand Tradition. Her recipes have been featured in the New York Times and in magazines such as Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Diversion, McCalls, and Town & Country.

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"Not only has Jo Bettoja captured the intensely flavorful, bubbly, textured cuisine of Rome in her delightful book, she has captured the spirit of the Romans in each recipe.This wonderful addition to the world of Italian cookbooks will make you savor Rome with every bite."
Lidia Bastianich, author of Lidia′s Italian–American Kitchen and Lidia′s Italian Table, and host of the PBS series Lidia′s Italian–American Kitchen

"Of the major cities, Rome has the biggest heart. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the street markets and at the Roman table. Jo Bettoja takes us there she cooks with a heart as full of largesse and gusto as that of her adopted city."
Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun

"No one can come close to Jo Bettoja in either knowledge or intrinsic understanding of Roman cooking. She has lived in Rome for so long that the waters of the Tiber are mixed with her blood. In a Roman Kitchen is a classic."
Nick Malgieri, author of Great Italian and Perfect Cakes

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From the savory splendor of crisply fried artichokes to the easy indulgence of spaghetti alla carbonara perfectly al dente, the cooking of Rome is every bit as glorious as the city s breathtaking art and architecture. In a Roman Kitchen explores the delights of this rich culinary heritage with a spectacular tour of the markets, ingredients, and classic recipes of the Eternal City.

Jo Bettoja, founder of the world–renowned Roman cooking school Lo Scaldavivande, invites readers into her storied kitchen to share over 200 authentic recipes from Roman homes that are sophisticated, yet accessible. Here are the city s classic signature dishes Artichokes, Fava Beans, and Peas (La Vignarola); Eggplant with Uncooked Tomato Sauce; Spareribs and Sausages with Polenta; Roman Roast Suckling Pig; Pasta alla Carbonara; Baked Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan and Lemon; Hazelnut Semifreddo along with select dishes from other regions of Italy that are popular in the homes and restaurants of Rome.

Bettoja begins with favorite Roman starters, such as Bresaola with Arugula and Parmesan Cheese, Fava Beans with Pecorino, and assorted crostini and antipasto salads. She recalls the grand meals of times gone by, including a couple of recipes for the famous Timballo, pasta and rich meat sauce baked in a pastry crust. But Bettoja also presents simple, quick recipes no less Roman but designed for the contemporary Italian home, which is as pressed for time as homes are everywhere else in the world. In a Roman Kitchen also includes chapters on soups; fish and other seafood; chicken, beef, lamb, pork, and game; vegetables and salads; and desserts. And, of course, there s an extra–large section on glorious pasta. Bettoja offers superb, authentic recipes for:

• Roman Tomato Sauce with Pasta
• Spaghetti with Gorgonzola and Mascarpone
• Fettucine with Peas and Prosciutto
• Bucatini in Tomato Sauce with Bacon and Hot Pepper

. . . and many more.

Through the accompanying text, Bettoja reveals the history and background of each recipe, and paints a wonderfully textured portrait of how people eat and entertain at the Roman table. Traditional Roman sayings and aphorisms are laced throughout the book a delightful addition that gracefully captures the flavors and nuances of Roman culture. With striking halftone photographs of the city taken by top Italian photographer Paolo Destefanis, plus Bettoja s personal insights on ingredients, utensils, and more, this book is a delicious ode to the gustatory pleasures of one of the world s best–loved cities.