THE COMPLETE MUSHROOM BOOK: SAVORY RECIPES AND FIELD GUIDE

THE COMPLETE MUSHROOM BOOK: SAVORY RECIPES AND FIELD GUIDE There are not many people who can claim to have been collecting, cooking, and devising recipes for mushrooms for more than 60 years, but Antonio Carluccio is one of them. Carluccio's interest in mushrooms--his mycological education--began at the age of 7, when he went on mushroom hunts with his father and has culminiated in his Neal Street Restaurant in London.Today, mushrooms are more popular than ever. Chefs everywhere use these delectable morsels to provide a powerful punch of flavor, without adding many calories or fat.The book begins with a complete field guide, in which 40 species are identified with photos. To ensure safety, poinsonous look-alike species are also meticulously documented. Then comes a veritable feast of more than 150 mushroom recipes -- from classic Italian preparations to Asian-inspired creations and contemporary dishes. Mouthwatering photos accompany each recipe and evoke the earthy sensuality that only mushroom can bring to the table. In The Complete Mushroom Book, Antonio Carluccio shares the excitement of the hunt and a lifetime of expertise in the kitchen with a new generation of enthusiasts eager to reap the pleasures of cooking with mushrooms.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Antonio Carluccio, recently awarded the Commendatore by the Italian government for his contribution to Italian food, is the author or more than 7 cookbooks, two of which accompanied successful BBC television series. ISBN: 0-8478-2556-6 publish date: 10/15/2003