Simple as a luscious ripe tomato rubbed over rustic bread, intensely flavored as a Sunday leg of lamb smothered in fresh herbs, joyous, unexpected, vibrant farm food is the heart and soul of Italian cooking, and the prize of Susan Herrmann Loomiss years-long quest. Working side-by-side in the kitchen, walking through fields at dawn, eating, drinking, and above all listening, she discovers the secret ingredient of Italian cooks accortezza, or simply knowingO and weaves it into every recipes of this sensuous, sun-filled book.
ON THE FARMHOUSE MENU
Lemon-Spiced Olives
The Real Panzanella
Potato and Artichoke Soup from Campania
Garlicky Cheese Polenta
Chestnut Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
Smothered Cauliflower
Sicilian Double-Crusted Potato Pizza
Herbed Farmhouse Lamb Chops
Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
