Authentic Italian dishes ready in 30 minutes Cooking classic Italian recipes at home doesn't have to mean chopping, stirring, and standing over a stove for hours on end. The 30-Minute Italian Cookbook makes it simple to create authentic Italian dishes using straightforward methods and easy-to-source ingredients. Join expert culinary tour guide Francesca Montillo on a journey through the regional cuisines of Italy from Milan to Catania. With recipes that take no more than 30 minutes from start to finish, she'll show you how easy it is to enjoy a full Italian meal any day of the week. Authentic recipes—Serve up soups, risottos, pastas, poultry and meat entrees, seafood dishes, sweet treats, and more. The Italian kitchen—Minimize time and effort by knowing how to equip your kitchen and stock your pantry to cook quality Italian meals anytime. Perfect pairings—Round out your meals with suggested wine pairings, along with tips for putting together an impressive antipasti platter. Enjoy hea