The Silver Spoon

‘The most successful Italian cookbook of all time.‘The Financial Times ‘It’s hard to imagine a more comprehensive resource of Italian classics.’ Fine Cooking Magazine ‘Accessible and a pleasure to read… When it comes to Italian home cooking, The Silver Spoon serves it up.’ Costco Connection ‘Italy’s version of The Joy of Cooking… presents lucid recipes for every dish a lover of italian food could wish for - more than 2,000 of them.’ Bon Appetit ‘Without a doubt, this season’s one indispensable cookbook is The Silver Spoon… magnificent.’ This Week ‘Not so much one more Italian cookbook as the one-volume encyclopedia of Italian home cookery.’ The Wall Street Journal ‘A kitchen essential for anyone with even a passing interest in Italian food… If you’re stuck for a Christmas gift idea for the foodie in your life, this is just the thing.’ Sunday Business Post Ireland ‘The Silver Spoon is as delicious to look at as the recipes inside.’ Scotland on Sunday Christmas Guide ‘A brilliant source of inspiration.’ Best Books of 2011 Delicious ‘Time-honoured recipes that make this a one-stop reference book for traditional Italian cooking.’ House and Garden ‘The ultimate kitchen companion.’ Mindfood Magazine

First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d’Argento, published in English 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.