All recipes are illustrated in colour, with easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs, nutritional notes, at-a-glance fat and calorie contents, and beautiful pictures of the finished dish.Over 160 authentic Italian recipes, including regional classics and contemporary creations, each containing no more than 5 grams of fat per portion, and may with less than 1 gram.Includes soups, starters, snacks, salads, meat, poulty and fish dishes, vegetarian dishes, pasta dishes, breads, desserts and bakes.Expert advice on healthy eating, with guidelines for cutting down on fat, informtion on fat content and fat-free cooking techniques, and essential equipment for cooking delicious low-fat Italian food.Features a full-colour photographic identification guide to Italian ingredients, including fruit, nuts, vegetables, breads, rice, grains, pulses, pasta, herbs and spices.