Tiny masterpieces of handmade, Italian art. We are, of course, talking about tagliatelle, tortellini, ravioli and tortelloni, in other words egg pasta, which must be soft, fresh and porous enough to absorb the sauce. Custodians of the techniques to make sfoglia have long been the Emilians, with the strong, slow movements they perform to knead the dough of eggs and flour. From them, fresh pasta has spread all over Italy. All you need to create marvellous, fresh pasta are a few, simple movements and the right ingredients, like eggs, flour and water. However, you can also add spinach, greens, tomatoes or sepia to enliven creative, tasty dishes. Dress and stuff with the tastiest sauces. iCook Italian is a series of cookery eBooks, each one containing 40 illustrated recipes. From appetisers to pasta, from rice to soups, from second courses of meat and fish to ice-creams, desserts, puddings and cakes as well as pizza, focacce, egg dishes and salads, iCook Italian is a genuine feast of Italian gastronomy. All dishes were chosen by taking a peek at the recipe books in grandmother's kitchen along with those of the most creative and talented chefs in the country, marrying tradition with modernity and putting regional specialities alongside the cuisine of other countries. All were chosen with an eye on their nutritional value, something which has made Mediterranean cuisine such a success. Each recipe is accompanied by a photo of the finished dish and step by step instructions on how to make it. We haven't forgotten about the ideal wine either, which helps bring out the very best in flavours and aromas, and some simple, but practical, advice about the pleasures of food and how to choose the right ingredients for that final touch of class. Secrets stolen from the best kitchens in Italy.