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Cucina Povera
The Italian Way of Transforming Humble Ingredients into Unforgettable Meals
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Cucina Povera
Tuscan native and accomplished home cook Giulia Scarpaleggia’s first cookbook in English shares the recipes of cucina povera, Italian peasant cooking; the food is wholesome, comforting, and nostalgic yet a very relevant way of eating today—equals parts thrifty, nourishing, and delicious.
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The Italians call it l'arte dell'arrangiarsi, or the "art of making do with what you've got."
This centuries-old approach to ingredients and techniques, known as cucina povera, or peasant cooking, reveals the soul of Italian food at its best. It starts with the humblest components—beans and lentils, inexpensive fish and cuts of meat, vegetables from the garden, rice, pasta, leftovers—and through the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the cook, results in unforgettably delicious and satisfying meals.
In 100 recipes, Cucina Povera celebrates the best of this tradition, from the author's favourite, pappa al pomodoro (aka leftover bread and tomato soup), to Florentine Beef Stew, Nettle and Ricotta Gnudi, and Sicilian Watermelon Pudding.
Soul satisfying, super healthy, budget-friendly, and easy to make, it's exactly how so many of us want to eat today.
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Giulia Scarpaleggia's Cucina Povera is celebrated for transforming simple ingredients into delightful Italian dishes, highlighting Tuscan culinary traditions. Reviewers commend the book for its approachable recipes, reflecting a farm-to-table ethos with authenticity and charm. The engaging writing and beautiful photographs make it an inviting and essential addition for anyone passionate about Italian home cooking.
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ISBN: 9781648290565
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Artisan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 256.0mm
Weight: 1222g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Giulia Scarpaleggia is a Tuscan-born and-bred home cook. She is a food writer, podcaster, and cooking school instructor who has written five cookbooks in Italian. Her blog, Juls' Kitchen, was named by Saveur as 2019's best food culture blog.
Scarpaleggia lives in Tuscany in her family country house with husband, photographer Tommaso Galli; and daughter, Livia. Her favourite comfort food is pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan tomato soup)-the ultimate in cucina povera. Find her on Instagram at @julskitchen and via her newsletter at www.lettersfromtuscany.com.Also by Giulia Scarpaleggia
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