The Regional Italian Cookbook

Italy’s most trusted home cooking resource presents a richly illustrated exploration of the country’s unique regional cuisines

‘A master class in the inner workings of a proper Italian recipe collection — with soft images to place you in the lush European country to boot.’ – Eater

‘A culinary journey across Italy, with recipes drawn from all 20 regions, from Piedmont in the north to Calabria in the south, along with the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.’ – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

‘This definitive resource is a modern classic.’ – Bookpage

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.