Ask a foodie about the Amalfi Coast and lemons immediately spring to mind. The sweet,aromatic,large and thick-skinned Sfusato Amalfitano is the extraordinary and delectable citrus fruit which Gennaro Contaldo grew up with.
Lemons were and still are a part of daily life for locals of the Amalfi Coast,and,when Gennaro came to the UK over 40 years ago he continued this tradition. From a sliver of zest in his morning espresso to helping with minor ailments and even household chores,lemons have a wealth of uses.
No part of the lemon is wasted - flesh,pith and skin are chopped into salads,juice is drizzled over meat,fish and veggies,while the aromatic zest adds a complexity to a dish's flavour. Even the leaves are used to wrap meat,fish and cheese for extra flavour,or finely chopped and made into a tea infusion.
Lemons can cleanse,refresh,preserve,'cook'and add a vibrant flavour to dishes as giving colour and an uplifting aroma. From Ravioli with Ricotta,Lemon and Mint,and Sicilian Chicken Involtini,to Lemon Biscuits,and Coffee and Lemon Semi-freddo,this is not only a beautiful and inspiring homage to the most revered of fruit but Gennaro's most inspirational book to date.
Chapters are: Introduction - including The Amalfi Lemon and Lemons in the Kitchen; Small Plates; Vegetables; Fish; Meat; Desserts; Drinks & Preserves; Sauces & Dressings.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9781911663188Number of pages: 192Weight: 810 gDimensions: 252 x 195 x 21 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'What a beautiful book full of incredible flavour.'
'I can still remember the delight of eating my first Amalfi lemon whole,it was about the time I met Gennaro.Since then his books on Italian food have been a source of inspiration,particularly this one.'
'Passionate,personal and practical,this joyous book will delight a huge spectrum of home cooks'
'Beautiful,vibrant packed with heavenly recipes all based around lemons'
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