Caffe Italia: Indulge in Italian Coffee Culture at Home With over 30 Delicious Recipes - Hardcover

Franklin, Liz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845978358 ISBN 13: 9781845978358

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small, 2009

Synopsis

Italian cooking expert Liz Franklin offers delicious recipes inspired by Italy's coffee bars. Liz introduces you to the best way to brew coffee at home, and lists Italian coffee from espresso to caffe freddo. Her recipes start with Cookies and Biscotti, including Baci di Dama (almond biscuits with chocolate butter filling) and Toasted Hazelnut Florentines. Little Pastries are perfect with a long coffee. Try Bocconotti (chocolate and almond cakes) or Crostatine di Frutta di Basco (woodland fruit tartlets). Tarts and Cakes include Torta di Mandorie e Pistachio (almond and pistachio cake) and Crostata di Pere e Cioccolato (chocolate and pear tart)--a great dessert. Finally, Liz's Savory Bites are perfect for a light meal. Try Salatini con Ricotta e Spinaci (ricotta and spinach rolls) or Piadine con Ruccola Taleggio e Pesto (rocket and taleggio flatbreads). *Indulge in Italian coffee culture at home with over 30 delicious recipes for cookies, cakes, savory panini, and more. *Tempting photography by Peter Cassidy.

About this title

About the Author:

Liz Franklin was a finalist in the BBC TV's Masterchef competition and went on to make a series of cooking programs for the BBC Radio. She was food editor for "Good Health" magazine and is now a freelance cook, food writer, and stylist. She also runs cookery and wine education school in Italy. For Ryland Peters & Small she has also written "Cooking Italian with Kids" and "Oils & Vinegars".

About this edition

• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1845978358
• ISBN 13: 9781845978358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64