A collection of splendid recipe books compiled specifically to appreciate all the nuances of taste, color and fragrance that the dishes made with these ingredients have to offer. Here are 50 foolproof recipes that will amaze your guests. The key ingredients in each guide are presented in every possible way, shape and form to create special and unforgettable lunches and dinners. The recipes range from refined starters to mouth watering main courses, from the most amazing desserts to tempting sauces. This is a comprehensive collection of recipe books; splendid photographs, by the best photographers, present the dishes, all of which have one thing in common: original and creative design. Each book is in the shape of the ingredient that, in each case, is the main theme of the recipes. These magnificently illustrated books are elegant and refined. They have a great stylistic impact and are also entertaining; they offer delicacies for the palate and are an absolute joy to look at. Each guide is a little work of art to purchase, treasure, display and leaf through, and of course, they also make wonderful gifts! ACADEMIA BARILLA, launched in 2004 in Parma by the world's largest pasta producer, is devoted to the preservation and promotion of the Italian gastronomic tradition through courses taught by renowned chefs, gastronomic tours, the hosting of meetings and culinary laboratories with noted specialists, and the publication of books like this. SELLING POINTS: ? A one-of-a-kind volume, for its new and amusing design, its elegant and refined layout, and its rich and original illustrations. ? 50 recipes for all food lovers. ? Compiled by the prestigious Academia Barilla, proprietor of the world-famous cooking school in Parma, which preserves and promotes the Italian gastronomic tradition (see www.academiabarilla.it). ? A series of books, each dedicated to a particular type of food, ranging from rice to potatoes, from tomatoes to pumpkin, from peppers to lobster just to name a few titles.