Biographical note:

Carla Bardi has written and edited more than 30 cookbooks on Italian and international cooking. She also runs a small vineyard in central Italy. Some of her most successful books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Bardi’s Italian roots have given her an abiding love of, and respect for, all aspects of food and wine. Raised in Tuscany, she first learned to cook from her grandmother and aunts. Carla Bardi’s Reader’s Digest titles include Pasta Delicious Recipes for Healthy Life Vegetarian Create Great-Tasting Dishes Through the Season, and Desserts Over 300 Classic Recipes from Around the World.

Main description:

Discover the secrets of pizza pie, from the traditional recipes of Naples and old Italy, to modern variations from around the globe. Whether you like thin, crispy crusts or thick deep-dish pies; vegetable toppings such as artichokes, eggplant, and peppers or meat toppings like ham, pancetta, and spicy salami; traditional mozzarella cheese or pizzas with several cheeses such as provolone, gorgonzola, and ricotta, Pizza will show you how you can make your favorites in your very own oven. • Unique, eye-catching, fun format • Amazing lush photos in the actual size and shape of the finished pizzas • 56 different scrumptious recipes inside • Easy-to-follow recipes and instructions • Includes all the classics such as Pizza Margherita, Pizza Marinara, and Sicilian Pizza • Filled with unique, fresh recipes such as Pizza with Gorgonzola & Pineapple, Cheese Pizza with Onion, Apple & Walnut, and Pizza with Garlic, Arugula & Parmesan • Healthy recipes including whole-wheat and gluten-free crusts • Step-by-step photos show how to prepare basic pizza doughs, how to fit them into the pan, and how to spread various toppings • Great for getting kids into the kitchen and interested in cooking! Delight your friends and family with fresh-from-the-oven, homemade pizza!