This wedge-shaped cookbook traces Italy's amazing Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese from its origins in eleventh-century Parma to the founding of a consortium to ensure quality in 1934. Beloved by Boccaccio, Molière, and Alexandre Dumas, this "king of cheeses" has starred in simple peasant fare as well as elegant creations fit for, if not a king, then at least an emperor--in this case, one named Bonaparte. Enjoy Artichoke Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, Buttered Fettuccine with Parmigiano Reggiano, Roman Stracciatella, Bolognese-Style Roulades, and many more superb dishes.