Vegetables the Italian Way

Cucina Poveraauthor Giulia Scarpaleggia continues her celebration of the soul of Italian cooking with a beautiful and delicious focus on vegetables.

Italians have a gift for making vegetables shine. Its about simplicity, balance, and an instinctive understanding of flavor to get the best out of each vegetable, whether its eaten fresh along with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of salt or roasted slowly with a drizzle of olive oil and a handful of fresh herbs. This deep-rooted practice of simplicity comes from Italys cucina povera where seasonal vegetables dishes are nourishing everyday meals.

The recipes in this book are the creations of Giulia Scarpaleggia (@julskitchen) and celebrate cucina casalingaItalian home cooking. They include some of Italys most iconic dishes like Eggplant Parmesan, Panzanella Salad, and Sicilian Caponata, as well as regional favorites like Braised Artichokes and Fennel Gratin. With enticing photographs from the Italian garden and countryside, the book is as much a pleasure to look at as it is to cook from.