The Italian Pantry -- Vegetables: Cooking from the Garden -- Beef, Pork, and Lamb: Offal and Affordable Cuts of Meat -- Poultry and Rabbit: Recipes from the Farmyard -- Fish and Seafood: Italian Pesce Povero -- Milk and Cheese: Dairy-Based Meals -- Beans and Lentils: Plant Proteins -- Potatoes, Corn, and Chestnuts: Staples of the Mountain Regions -- Leftovers: Making the Most of What You've Got -- Desserts: Making Do for Cakes, Tarts, Puddings, and Cookies Too -- Basics: Breads, Stocks, and Sauce.