Carla Capalbo

IntroductionIf variety is the spice of life, it certainly niiist be said that spices give life - or at least food - its varietyIn all their idiosyncratic guises, spices lend richness, lieat and complexity to literally every food imaginable, and it is impossible to conceive of a cuisine that does...

IntroductionChicken is popular with children and adults alike. It is versatile and economical, and can be cooked with a wide variety of ingredients and flavors. It is low in fat and quick to cook, with very little wastage.OWJChicken can be bought in many forms: whole, quartered or cut into thighs,...

IntroductionItaly is a country of great diversity. Its long Mediterranean coastline encloses a landscape of fertile plains, forest-covered mountains and arid rocks. From the hot, dry south to the cool Alpine foothills, the climate varies markedly. So do the local crops: rice, maize and ham are...