From focaccias to pan pizza and the deep-dish delight of Chicago-style, Pizza: The Ultimate Cookbook will capture your taste buds and your imagination. Did you know that a person who makes pizza is known as a pizzaiolo? Pizza has a delicious history that travels back to Southern Italy, to at least the 10th century, where the term was first recorded. Since then, pizzaiolos developed unique flavors throughout time until pizza has become the staple we know today. This is the definitive guide to pizzas and flatbreads worldwide and features: - More than 300 delicious recipes made for every palate - Over 800 pages, this is the perfect gift for the pizza lover in your life - Profiles and interviews with world-famous pizza makers will have you craving a slice - Delectable recipes will help satiate your cravings and awaken your taste buds to flavor combinations you've never tried before: BBQ Chicken Pizza, Teriyaki Salmon Pizza, Pizza with Squid Ink & Seafood, and more - Gorgeous, full-color photography brings each slice to life in front of you long before you roll out the dough. With Pizza: The Ultimate Cookbook on hand, you'll always go back for seconds

A beautiful and thorough collection of authentic Italian recipes with over 300 delicious dishes. Ciao down with this comprehensive guide to Italian cooking. Learn to cook authentic dishes in true Italian style, from small breakfast dishes to the aperitivo spritz and big dinners for the whole family. Explore Italy’s storied culinary tradition and discover the unique ways that native Italians cook and eat; never break your spaghetti noodles again, and avoid drinking anything with milk after noon (it’s rude). Italy: The Ultimate Cookbook savors dishes from every course, including antipasto (appetizers), primo piatto (first course), secondo piatto (second course), contorno (side dishes), and dolce (dessert). In this beautiful collection you will find: 300+ easy-to-follow recipes that utilize Old World authenticity and modern flair Stunning original photography and illustrations that will inspire you to make these mouthwatering meals Insights and recipes from industry insiders A complete breakdown on how to make your own fresh pasta A fascinating history of Italian cuisine, reaching back to ancient Rome and beyond Italy: The Ultimate Cookbook captures the spirit of this cuisine and provides a detailed look into the diverse approaches and influences that shaped Italian tradition over the centuries. Explore regional specialities across the Italian countryside from Tuscany to Sicily and Lombardy, and the fresh, bold flavors of each region’s unique pastas, soups, pizzas, desserts, and more. Take your time enjoying meals with friends and family the Italian way.