Book tip of the week: 200 x Italy

The XXL cooking and baking school
© EMF / Klara&Ida
© EMF / Klara&Ida
13. April 2025

 | Editorial team

“200 x Italy – The XXL Cooking and Baking School” is a real feast for all lovers of Italian cuisine. This set of two comprehensive cookery and baking books takes us on a culinary journey across Italy – from the Alps to Sicily. With over 200 authentic recipes and numerous background stories, it invites you to experience the diversity and tradition of Italian cuisine directly in your own kitchen.

We are particularly impressed by the range of recipes, which really doesn’t leave any area out. From classic antipasti to hearty main courses such as risotto alla milanese or arancini to sweet temptations such as torta della nonna and amaretti, there is something for every taste. The clear instructions make cooking easy even for beginners, while experienced amateur cooks will be inspired by the variety of dishes to try something new.

The lovingly designed reports, anecdotes and atmospheric photographs are a highlight of the book. They manage to perfectly capture the charm and joie de vivre of Italy and convey a feeling of dolce vita that goes beyond the mere preparation of the recipes. The stories about traditional festivals and regional specialties make the book more than just a collection of recipes – it is a declaration of love to Italian cuisine and culture.

Info:
Edition Michael Fischer / EMF Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7459-2288-2
640 pages

Our conclusion

“200 x Italy - The XXL Cooking and Baking School” is an inspiring collection of recipes and stories that celebrates Mediterranean flavors and the joy of cooking. It is an indispensable work for anyone who wants to discover and enjoy Italian cuisine in all its diversity. Perfect as a gift - or for your own kitchen to bring a piece of Italy into your home. Buon appetito!

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Book tip: Einfach Bau

Michelin-starred cuisine for the home, without cutting corners

This book is not a promise, but an invitation. Einfach Bau shows how the philosophy behind three-star cuisine can be applied to your own everyday life – not through simplification, but through understanding. For the first time, Sarah and Christian Bau open the door to their culinary world together, offering a glimpse into a kitchen that has been setting standards for two decades: precise, disciplined, yet open to curiosity and further development.

What immediately stands out is that the recipes are clearly structured, logically organised and underpinned by a didactic approach that takes ambitious home cooks seriously. Whether it’s miso aubergine with peanuts, prawns with sesame broccolini and pak choi, or an apple tart with Japanese rum – every dish reflects the interplay between the classical French school and the Japanese-inspired flavours for which Christian Bau is internationally acclaimed. At the same time, Sarah Bau’s distinctive voice is clearly evident: precise, modern, with a keen sense of balance and texture.

INFO
Einfach Bau – Michelin-starred cuisine for the home
Authors: Sarah Bau, Christian Bau
Photography: Markus Bassler (The Food Eye)
Publisher: DK Verlag
Length: 272 pages
ISBN: 978-3-8310-5081-9
Price: €36.00
Publication date: October 2025

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Twice as good - 2 books in a set: over 200 recipes and reports from South Tyrol to Sicily © EMF/Klara&Ida
Book tip of the week: 200 x Italy

“200 x Italy – The XXL Cooking and Baking School” is a real feast for all lovers of Italian cuisine. This set of two comprehensive cookery and baking books takes us on a culinary journey across Italy – from the Alps to Sicily. With over 200 authentic recipes and numerous background stories, it invites you to experience the diversity and tradition of Italian cuisine directly in your own kitchen.

We are particularly impressed by the range of recipes, which really doesn’t leave any area out. From classic antipasti to hearty main courses such as risotto alla milanese or arancini to sweet temptations such as torta della nonna and amaretti, there is something for every taste. The clear instructions make cooking easy even for beginners, while experienced amateur cooks will be inspired by the variety of dishes to try something new.

The lovingly designed reports, anecdotes and atmospheric photographs are a highlight of the book. They manage to perfectly capture the charm and joie de vivre of Italy and convey a feeling of dolce vita that goes beyond the mere preparation of the recipes. The stories about traditional festivals and regional specialties make the book more than just a collection of recipes – it is a declaration of love to Italian cuisine and culture.

Info:
Edition Michael Fischer / EMF Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7459-2288-2
640 pages