A Tuscan Table: The Secrets of Three Generations of Tuscan Family Cooking - Paperback

by Diane M. Johnson (Author)

DeAnna shares the recipes from three generations of her Tuscan Family. There are over 125 recipes in this book. Recipes for Antipasti, Bread and Pizza, Soups, Pastas, Vegetable Dishes, Main Courses, Salads, and Desserts.Grandmother Rosalie was born in Carrara Tuscany in 1863. There are many recipes in this book that Grandma Rosalie brought over from Tuscany. She had new ingredients to use and experiment with when she came to the United States and Canada, and she started to create new recipes. She brought with her zucchini seeds from Tuscany from which she grew zucchini and zucchini flowers.You will find her recipe for Fried Zucchini Flowers to be extremely light and crisp.This is a book that you can use all the time, with a wide variety of dishes. There are many quick and elegant recipes, plus holiday recipes with an Italian flair, such as Turkey Stuffed with Black Olives. Tuscan cuisine involves plentiful vegetable dishes. This is a book that both meat eaters and vegetarians can enjoy. There are many vegetable dishes using vegetables from artichokes to zucchini. DeAnna shares these delicious and healthy recipes for you to share with your family and friends around a table filled with good food and love.

Author Biography

DeAnna grew up in the mid-west surrounded by the culture and food of her Italian family. She started cooking and collecting her Mother's and Grandmother's recipes when she was very young. DeAnna has created and is continuing to create dishes in her Tuscan style. It is a passion of hers to share the way to prepare delicious and healthy food to enrich people's lives. DeAnna has a background in classical music, and has taught classical piano.