{"product_id":"cucina-povera-the-italian-way-of-transforming-humble-ingredients-into-unforgettable-meals","title":"Cucina Povera","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucina povera, Italian peasant cooking, is the art of making do with what you’ve got. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis centuries-old cooking style transforms humble ingredients and leftovers into hearty, satisfying meals. \u003ci\u003eCucina Povera\u003c\/i\u003e will be the definitive cookbook on the subject and feature recipes from all regions of Italy. Readers will learn how modern this traditional way of cooking can be: the economical approach means that many of the dishes are vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free; all of the dishes follow a waste-not approach. The key ingredients—from beans and cheese to polenta and potatoes—are available no matter where you are.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAuthor Giulia Scarpaleggia is a Tuscan home cook, food writer, and cooking instructor. To her, cucina povera is not just a unique approach to cooking and ingredients but also a way of life based on the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the women who came before her. Whether it’s a tomato and bread salad or a frittata, the main principle of cucina povera prevails: transform humble ingredients into dishes that are more than the sum of their parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into chapters reflecting the key themes of cucina povera: Cook from the garden with Minestrone Soup; eat plant-based proteins for filling, economical meals, including Fried Chickpea Polenta; make preserves to enjoy Tomato Sauce and Pickled Vegetables all year long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking with a waste-not approach means that leftovers become a key ingredient to make new comforting dishes the next day. Days-old bread, leftover pasta and rice, and boiled meats are transformed into tasty bites like fried arancini, a pasta omelet, and meatballs. The make-do approach applies to desserts as well: Bread Pudding Cake and a Jam Crostata are made using whatever ingredients are on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080980082846,"sku":"9781648290565","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0657\/4494\/files\/9781648290565.jpg?v=1785793808","url":"https:\/\/tavolabooks.com\/products\/cucina-povera-the-italian-way-of-transforming-humble-ingredients-into-unforgettable-meals","provider":"Tavola Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}