A research on the gastronomic world of Andrea Camilleri, as presented by his famous character, police inspector Salvo Montalbano, a renowned food lover with an insatiable appetite. Thus, a tasty anthology emerged, like a well-laid table, with references to dishes and recipes from his childhood in Sicily.

Food becomes the protagonist of all Montalbano's stories, acquiring a strong emotional value as a synonym for maternal love. From there arises the significance that this passion holds for the inspector, which is so essential that it surpasses even romantic passion. For Montalbano, food is the object of desire, more important than other pleasures, and he must "conquer" it at all costs - but the secrets of the tasty dishes are guarded by others, by "schemer" Adelina, by Gallo and by Enzo.

The recipes are revealed in this book; its delicious pages must be silently tasted by each individual, with mental calmness and a clear mind, just like when Montalbano sits at the table to enjoy his favorite dishes.