“This is what real Italian tastes and looks like. Throw away the cook books and create something new.”
We have a few Italian cookbooks in the house, but these days I never look at them. After making a handful of dishes by the book, I gained enough confidence to wing it.
One of the beauties of Italian cuisine, IMO, is that it doesn’t rely heavily on technique. If your ingredients are good, your food will be as well.
As far as technique-dependent food, last Sunday I took my first crack at French food (coq au vin, to be specific). Now I remember why I shied away from French cuisine for so long! It turned out quite delicious, especially the sauce, but I spent over two hours making it.
“Now I remember why I shied away from French cuisine for so long!”
The Northern Italians taught the French how to cook and the French still can’t get it right. Northern Italian rules!
You’re there. Just create and delight your mouth.
Good fresh ingredients are great. We tend to keep a lot of fresh veggies in the fridge for just that reason.