Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country with Michael Chiarello
People the world over come to California's wine country for a taste of the good life. They find it in abundance at Napa Valley's celebrated Tra Vigne restaurant (the name is Italian for "among the vines"), where an enchanting vineyard setting and chef Michael Chiarello's robust Italian dishes make for an unforgettable dining experience. Now, Chiarello takes readers behind the scenes at the restaurant, sharing recipes and reminiscences inspired by his years at Tra Vigne and the good Italian...
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People the world over come to California's wine country for a taste of the good life. They find it in abundance at Napa Valley's celebrated Tra Vigne restaurant (the name is Italian for 'among the vines'), where an enchanting vineyard setting and chef Michael Chiarello's robust Italian dishes make for an unforgettable dining experience. Now, Chiarello takes readers behind the scenes at the restaurant, sharing recipes and reminiscences inspired by his years at Tra Vigne and the good Italian cooking of his family. The Tra Vigne Cookbook celebrates the natural beauty and abundance of the Napa Valley with a passionate gastronomic journey through the changing seasons. In addition to seasonal delights like roasted asparagus, lemon-braised artichokes, and pumpkin polenta, home cooks will discover the secrets for Tra Vigne classics such as herb gnocchi with braised lamb shanks and wild mushrooms, crunchy fritto misto with tomato vinegar, rich and crumbly Italian holiday cookies, and a decadent chocolate tiramis . With lush photographs and a strikingly contemporary design, The Tra Vigne Cookbook is a must-have cookbook this fall.
Introduction SPRING Anticipation Asparagus Garlic Fresh Peas & Shelling Beans Potatoes SUMMER Pietro Rabbit Corn Tomatoes Bell Peppers Summer Squashes AUTUMN Food Hugs Mushrooms Greens Onions Eggplant WINTER Storytelling Time Broccoli Artichokes Citrus Winter Squashes Tra Vigne Classics Desserts & Cookies Pantry Glossary Complete Recipe List Index Table of Equivalents
\ From Barnes & NobleLuxurious Recipes from the Wine Country \ Though it's true that these days, home cooks just about everywhere have access to wonderful ingredients even in their neighborhood supermarkets, there are still a few places in the United States where the local products are on another level altogether. California's Napa Valley is one of those places, and even beyond its central importance as a wine-producing region, it's become legendary for the culinary innovation of its restaurants and the abundance of outstanding ingredients to be found in its markets. Chef Michael Chiarello's restaurant, Tra Vigne, has for years been among the very top echelon of Napa Valley dining establishments setting the standard for American cooking today. Now for the first time, Chiarello has brought readers into the world of the restaurant with a lavish new cookbook, The Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country. Organized by season and highlighting favorite ingredients like garlic and asparagus in spring or citrus and squashes in winter, The Tra Vigne Cookbook offers simple recipes for luxurious food, special chef's notes, gorgeous color photos, and a window into Chiarello's philosophy of cooking with the seasons. A great gift for cooks and wine lovers, this one is too beautiful to get spattered in the kitchen but too irresistible to leave on the coffee table.\ \ \ \ \ \ From the PublisherSoulful, vibrant cuisine. The New York Times Magazine\ [Chiarello] is the epitome of the new chef....He makes his own fresh Italian cheeses and sausages, cures meats such as salami and prosciutto, and has gone to Italy to buy an olive press to make his own oils. The Palm Beach Post\ \ \
