Cucina Povera: The Italian Way of Transforming Humble Ingredients into Unforgettable Meals

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Tuscan native and accomplished home cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares the wholesome, comforting, and nostalgic recipes of cucina povera—Italian peasant cooking that is equal parts thrifty, nourishing, and delicious.

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 favorite, 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.

 
 

From the Publisher

Italian Peasant Cooking

“Cucina povera dishes are immediately recognizable: the use of humble ingredients, seasonal vegetables, and simple cooking techniques, plus a healthy dose of inventiveness. Cooking this way transforms ingredients into hearty meals that are more than the sum of their parts.”

—Giulia Scarpaleggia

Tuscan Chickpea Cake

Torta di ceci

Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches

Mozzarella in carrozza

Ligurian Spinach and Ricotta Pie

Torta pasqualina

Sardinian Potato and Cheese Tortelli

Culurgiones

Artichoke, Fava Bean, Pea and Lettuce Stew

Vignarola

Roasted Pepper Rolls Stuffed with Tuna and Capers

Involtini di peperoni alla piemontese

Nettle and Ricotta Gnudi

Gnudi di ricotta e ortiche

Florentine Beef Stew

Stracotto di manzo alla fiorentina

Squid Ink Risotto

Riso al nero

Chestnut Flour Cake

Castagnaccio

Sicilian Almond-Milk Pudding

Biancomangiare di latte di mandorla

Grape Focaccia

Schiacciata con l’uva

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan (April 4, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1648290566
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648290565
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.29 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.98 x 10.2 inches