cookbooks
Biscotti al Limone
Make a batch of biscotti al limone, Sicilian lemon biscuits for teatime, a snack, or even dessert
Il Cardinale, a Less-Sweet Negroni Variation
This recipe for a less-sweet version of the Negroni subs in dry vermouth for the usual sweet, one of the many variations featured in the excellent new book, Italy Cocktails.
Amaretti and Coffee Cheesecake
The 2021 Great British Bake Off winner shares a tantalizing coffee cheesecake recipe from his first cookbook, Giuseppe’s Easy Bakes.
Italian-Themed Books and Cookbooks: Appetito Gift Guide
Appetito recommends these books from our contributors for the Italian food & drink enthusiasts on your list.
Gemelli With Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder Ragù
A slow-cooked pork shoulder ragù with gemelli is a crowd-pleasing pasta dish from the cookbook Pasta et Al.
Tagliarini alla Vongole
This tagliarini alla vongole recipe comes from the book Pasta Masterclass, by London-based chef Mateo Zielonka. Here, he uses the ribbon-shaped tagliarini pasta to pair with flavorful clams and herbs, a delicious take on the classic linguine alla vongole.
Pici Pasta with Potatoes and Beans
Pici pasta with potatoes and beans is a recipe from the new cookbook Pasta et Al. The dish calls for a fresh, thick-rolled pasta in a Tuscan preparation.
Campanelle with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Sauce
This campanelle with mushrooms recipe comes from the book Pasta Masterclass, by London-based chef Mateo Zielonka. He creates a chestnut egg dough to make the bellflower-shaped pasta known as campanelle, then adds mushrooms, gorgonzola, cream, and spinach for a decadent cold-weather dish. Do try this at home.
Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
In an excerpt from his recent book Pasta Masterclass, London-based chef Mateo Zielonka uses fresh spaghetti alla chitarra and slow-cooked tomato sauce to pair with meatballs.
Mussel, Potato, and Rice Gratin
Entertaining a big group for dinner? Make this mussel, potato, and rice gratin from the new book about Italian peasant cooking, Cucina Povera.
