Trattoria Grappolo: Simple Recipes for Traditional Italian Cuisine - Hardcover

Leonardo Curti

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423602153 ISBN 13: 9781423602156

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc, 2007

Synopsis

Capturing the essence of traditional Italian cooking, Chef Leonardo Curti, along with brothers Chef Alfonso and Chef Georgio Curti, team up with award-winning cookbook author and Touring & Tasting Magazine wine editor James O. Fraioli to take home cooks on a rare odyssey into one of the world's most coveted food & wine cultures. Peek inside the kitchens of celebrity-studded restaurant Trattoria Grappolo and discover a prized collection of delicious, simple-to-prepare recipes from one of Central California's most venerated restaurants. Trattoria Grappolo is the best in Italian cooking with the simplest of ingredients, and also share a long list of suggested wine pairings from over 75 participating wineries. Included are recipes for antipasto, salads and soups, breads and pizzas, handcrafted pastas, entrees, desserts, and more.

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From the Back Cover:

"The hardest thing about not living in Santa Ynez anymore is not being able to dine at Trattoria Grappolo every day . . . some of the best food we have ever eaten in our lives." -Ellen DeGeneres & Portia deRossi
"The entire Santa Ynez Valley rejoiced when the Curti Brothers arrived and opened our favorite restaurant . . . thank you . . . thank you!" -David Crosby
"Trattoria Grappolo is an enriching environment of food with heart." -Kevin Willenborg, Winemaker, Firestone Vineyards
"Leonardo's food is irresistible, as is his charm. The menu is interesting and inventive, and well worth exploring. The penne pasta with mushroom and sausage is to die for, and the cioppino will make you smile." -Cheryl Ladd & Brian Russell
"How lucky we are to have Grappolo's in our own backyard . . . what a delight to experience such delicious food and wonderful atmosphere without having to travel endless hours and through the fog of jet lag." -Bo Derek
"The food, the service, and the wonderful atmosphere at Trattoria Grappolo makes such a lasting impression, you can't wait to return." -Kelly LeBrock

Synopsis:

Trattoria Grappolo has emerged into one of the hottest restaurants in Central California, featuring authentic regional Italian country cooking. This unique bistro has also become the "in spot" where local residents and wine makers gather along with ranchers. The stars behind the scenes are Chef Leonardo, younger brothers Chef Alfonso Curti and Chef Georgio Curti. Their specialties include rustic breads and Italian pastries such as tiramisu, biscottis, apple and pear tartans and Italian gelatos. Take a gastronomic journey through 100 gloriously designed Italian recipes and culinary trips throughout Italy. Every dish is masterfully crafted and presented by the Curti brothers to assure each presentation is not only visually stunning, but simple to prepare with readily available ingredients. A California wine suggestion accompanies each flavorful dish, capitalizing on the Central California region, known by many as "Wine Country at its Best."

About this edition

• Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1423602153
• ISBN 13: 9781423602156
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224