Known as the Godfather of Italian cuisine, Gualtiero Marchesihas a secret weapon when it comes to creating culinary masterpieces: his love of music. The chef uses music as inspiration for many of his dishes, going as far as creating a pyramid dish based on Guiseppe Verdi's Aida. You, too, can cook with a chef's touch with the following recipes:

Saffron Risotto with Edible Gold Leaves

Milanese Veal Cutlet

''From Kiev to Kiev'' Chicken Skewers

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