This recipe book contains a collection based on traditional dishes from the coasts, islands, mountains, rivers, forests and plains of Italy. The author has gathered together more than 100 simple vegetable, fish and fruit recipes from all over Italy and adapted them for home cooking. There are fish and spices from the coast, cheese and herbs from the mountains, funghi and nuts from the forest and pasta and fruits from the plains. The recipes - from classic vegetable and fish dishes through aromatic breads to indulgent puddings - are all authentically Italian. Made from the freshest natural ingredients, lovely to look at and simple to prepare, these dishes should be ideal for stress-free living.