First published in 1930, this is the vegetarian equivalent of the iconic "Silver Spoon" (published in the 1950s). Quite simply, this is a massive compendium of vegetarian recipes from Italy and around the world. The brainchild of Enrico Alliata, the Duke of Salaparuta, this book contains over 1000 recipes. Though much Italian fare is naturally vegetarian, the Duke worked tirelessly to remove meat from classic Italian dishes. All recipes have been thoroughly checked and adapted to make them suitable for the modern kitchen.