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
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