cookbooks
Chocolate Chip Cookies from Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore
Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore feature recipes from their guest house in the Modena countryside in their new book, Slow Food Fast Cars, including this delectable version of chocolate chip cookies they serve to visitors.
Seafood Linguine, a Calabrian Classic
The latest edition to the Silver Spoon collection from Phaidon is The Silver Spoon Pasta: Authentic Italian Recipes, such as this take on Linguine ai Frutti di Mare, or seafood linguine.
Paper Plane Cocktail
Try this take on a whiskey sour with bitterness courtesy of the Italian amaro Nonino, with hits of citrus from Aperol and lemon juice, a recipe from Paul Feinstein’s comprehensive new book, Italian Cocktails.
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.
