125 Million Gourmet Menus

A gold mine of menu ideas! Menu planning is hard even for experienced cooks, but Academia Barilla, the internationally regarded center designed to maintain and promote the great traditions of Italian cooking, takes the guesswork out of what to serve. The 220 recipes you ll find here serve as the basis for a seemingly countless number of delicious combinations. In fact, there really are 125 million possible combinations! Take the hard work out of planning. This innovative, user-friendly cookbook features an enclosed spiral binding with cut pages separating each of the four sections: appetizers, first-course dishes, mains, and desserts. The unique design allows the different parts of each page to be turned independently, so you can select a recipe from each section to compose a meal. Side dish options are also included. All the details you need. Each of the 220 recipes includes a shopping list, prep time, difficulty level, and calories. They also are peppered with information on ingredients that pair well together. Plus convenient journal pages let you make your notes about both menus and dishes. From weeknight dinners to weekend get-togethers, you re covered. Home cooks want their meals to be delicious and stress-free, and when you turn to 125 Million Gourmet Menus, you ll get the help you need. About the author Academia Barilla, located in Parma, Italy, is the first international center dedicated to the promotion and development of Italian Gastronomic Culture. Committed to maintaining the highest standard of quality, the Academia is noted for its partnerships with renowned chefs. The Academia Barilla's experts in regional culinary traditions are recognized at a national and international level for their knowledge of authentic Italian cuisines and passion for innovation."