First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d Argento, published in English by Phaidon as The Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. A global bestseller, this book, together with its many offshoots, has taught home cooks around the world how to cook like an Italian and enrich their lives with fresh ingredients and delicious recipes. This is the first vegetarian collection from The Silver Spoon.
No one does a family gathering quite like the Italians, so take inspiration from their seasonal, veg-packed cuisine to create your own savoury showstopper - perfect for Easter or a Sunday lunch. --Vegetarian Living In this book, the writing is clear, the photos inviting, and above all, the sheer breadth of tasty-sounding dishes encyclopedic enough that any level of cook can find something to make. For fans of Italian cuisine, it's impossible to flip through the pages without salivating, vegetarian or not.--Eater Great options for home cooks. --Library Journal Reviews Merging the classic with the current, this evolution is central to The Vegetarian Silver Spoon. In line with an increased interest in plant-based eating, it feels new while simultaneously tapping into a wealth of time-honoured Italian dishes built on grains, legumes and vegetables. --National Post