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Italian Snacking

Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day--A Cookbook

by Anna Francese Gass
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From mid-morning coffee break spuntini to aperitivi happy-hour bites, explore the culture of Italian snacks and street foods in this mouthwatering cookbook.
Italian food has captivated our taste buds for centuries. Combining simplicity and creativity, it enchants with an alchemy of high-quality ingredients, recipes tied to the specialties of each region, and the experience of being at the table. There is an entire category of smaller bites—spuntini—meant to be enjoyed at in-between-meal moments of the day. This snack cookbook by Italian food expert Anna Francese Gass introduces the American audience to the complete range of spuntini culture, with recipes drawn from all across the country. She shares recipes for spuntini di meta mattina (mid-morning snacks often enjoyed with a second—or third—coffee); merenda, the cherished after-school treat for children (that also offers adults a way to stave off hunger before dinner); and aperitivi, delightful early-evening Italian appetizers meant to be enjoyed with drinks. Also included is a chapter of delicacies from Italy's robust culture of street food (the one instance where Italians might eat on the go). Studded with gorgeous photography of both finished dishes and Italian food markets, cafes, bars, and pasticcerie, this book will elevate your snacking game to the Italian ideal.
With simple yet creative recipes made from quality ingredients, this Italian cookbook brings the same small plate ethos of books like Snacking Cakes and Brilliant Bites to the spuntini, aperitivi, and street food specialtiesthat define Italy's delightful snacking culture.

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    March 19, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781454949763

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      • ISBN: 9781454949763
      • File size: 352123 KB

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      January 1, 2024

      Food editor and recipe tester Gass (Heirloom Kitchen) wants to introduce Americans to the Italian way of snacking. After first delivering a quick introduction to the distinctive gastronomic delights offered in Italy's different regions, she serves up over 100 spuntini, or small bites, divided into four categories: "Midmorning Snacks," "Afternoon Treats," "Evening Appetizers," and "Street Food." Whether one has a sweet or savory snack craving, Gass has plenty to tempt readers, with delicious treats such as mozzarella in carrozza (fried cheese sandwich) and brutti ma buoni (hazelnut drop cookies). In some cases, she puts her own twist on an Italian staple, such as her addition of hazelnut and chocolate to the classic cake ciambella. A concise survey of staple ingredients that should be stocked in any Italian pantry and a collection of core recipes for things such as pizza dough and perfect pesto round out the book. VERDICT Gass shows her deep appreciation for and knowledge of Italian cuisine in this deftly written guide to small bites that pack a powerful flavor punch.--John Charles

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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