The Food of Campanile

Book excerpt: The Food of Campanile skillfully blends sophistication and simplicity, making the recipes not only mouthwatering but entirely approachable for the home cook. A Sampling of Recipes: • Cold Steamed Mussels with Marjoram Pesto • Baked Radicchio with Gorgonzola and Red Pears • Farro and Mushroom Soup • Torn Pasta with Lobster, Fava Beans, and Currant Tomatoes • Saffron Risotto with Clams, Spanish Sausage, and Borlotti Beans • Kale with Crisp Garlic • Grilled Prime Rib Steak with Red Wine Sauce • Crisp Flattened Chicken with Wilted Parsley • Grilled Scallops with Warm Leek and Bacon Salad • Potato Parsnip Puree • Lemon Meringue Tart with Champagne Vinegar Sauce • Chocolate-Hazelnut Biscotti