540. Cappone Arrosto Tartufato

Roast Truffled Capon

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Pellegrino Artusi

Published 1998

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The Florentines say that cooking is a fanciful art, which is true since all dishes can be modified in various ways depending upon the fancy of the particular cook. But in modifying dishes one should never lose sight of the need for simplicity, delicacy, and a pleasing taste; thus everything depends on the good taste of the cook. I have attempted to adhere to these principles in making this expensive dish; I leave it to others to indicate a better way. I would stuff a gutted capon without th