Cucina del Veneto – Ursula Ferrigno

Description: Discover the captivating Veneto region in Northern Italy offering the most delicious food with over 75 authentic recipes, cooked with care and attention using the best ingredients.

Be transported to a table in Venice through evocative recipes such as Radicchio Rose di Treviso, Spicy Polenta Lasagne, Risotto ai Frutti di Mare and traditional Venetian Tiramisu.

Fascinating essays are also included to provide background to the history of the region, plus a deep dive into the famous produce, including a study of the wines produced there.

The Veneto is a northern Italian region, lying between the base of the Alps and the Adriatic to the south. It has rich soil, a good climate, and as a result, produces rice, wonderful vegetables, wild and domestic animals, and much dairy produce. The Veneto also forms part of the ‘polenta, bean and rice belt’ of Italy, and risotti, pulses and a beautiful white polenta are more prevalent than pasta. There are many pasticcerie, and shops selling gelati or ice cream. Don’t forget about the wonderful Venetian Prosecco (the grapes are grown in Treviso), and grappa, which comes from Vicenza. There is so much to discover and enjoy!

Cucina del Veneto

Review

As we move from autumn into winter we can imagine nothing more inviting than Ursula’s wonderful book, Cucina del Veneto, this book is utterly delightful, beautifully produced with stunning photography and mouthwatering recipes reminding us of hot summer days and leisurely meals.

The delicious food starts from the inside cover and continues until the very end, the content includes Small Bites, Soup and Risotto, Pasta, Polenta & Gnocchi, Fish, Meat & Poultry, Vegetables & Desserts, each using the best ingredients, often locally sourced with step-by-step instructions.

We love Ursula’s books, they always capture the spirit of Italy in evocative words, beautiful images and authentic recipes as she shares fascinating information about her own experiences of growing up in Italy, her memories and the history of the region.

A special mention must be made of the photography, turning the page and finding a double page spread of breathtaking views of Venice immediately transports you back if you have ever visited and if not, it will inspire you to want to visit! Equally, Ursula’s delicious recipes from small bites, to delicious main meals, and delicate desserts are beautifully presented and photographed, this book is full of the most tempting delights.

Plan an authentic culinary escape this autumn and indulge in everything that Venice and the Veneto region have to offer inside this gorgeous book!

Very Highly Recommended!

One of our Favourite Cookery books of 2024!

Cucina del Veneto by Ursula Ferrigno, published by Ryland Peters & Small (£22) Photography by Clare Winfield © Ryland Peters & Small.