Bring the bold and beloved flavors of Italy into your kitchen with this enticing collection of authentic dishes made modern. Author Domenica Marchetti shares her rich Italian heritage with an abundant array of simply prepared foods that embrace the seasons and celebrate traditional ingredients and techniques. The more than 100 recipes, organized by Italian course, include mouthwatering favorites like saffron-infused rice croquettes, Livorno-style fish stew, green beans tossed with ricotta salata and lemon, spaghetti with summer squash and crispy speck, spicy sautéed kale and chickpeas, Tuscan-style steak with crispy potatoes, and plum-almond cake.