Discover 50 iconic Italian recipes drawn from Silver Spoon, the authoritative bible of authentic Italian cooking boasting over 1,000 pages.
Why it excels: Crystal-clear, step-by-step cartoon-style illustrations paired with a rich appendix on regional key ingredients, smart buying advice, essential techniques, and inspiring menu ideas.
Any drawbacks? None—we're inspired to master every dish, from hearty Bolognese lasagna to decadent turrón soufflé.
Cut, Heat, Wow, illustrations by Adriano Rampazzo, Phaidon, €16.95.
Explore 50 versatile recipes from breakfast (cereals, omelets) to dinner (authentic Pho, white lasagna), plus sauces and drinks like Eskimo smoothie and real chai tea.
Standout strengths: Global flavors from Italy, Vietnam, and Latin America, with a quick-glance index for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more.
One caveat: Illustrations pop for familiar recipes but may undersell unfamiliar ones like gourmet kugel or panzanella. As the author wisely says, "These recipes aren't set in stone—they invite improvisation, experimentation, and play." Your kitchen, your rules!
Look. Do. Eat., by Katie Shelly, Tana Editions, €14.95.
