Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour

Italian food has captivated our taste buds for centuries. Combining simplicity and creativity, it enchants with an alchemy of high-quality ingredients, recipes tied to the specialties of each region, and the experience of being at the table.

There is an entire category of smaller bites—spuntini—meant to be enjoyed at in-between meal moments of the day. This book by Italian food expert Anna Francese Gass introduces the American audience to the complete range of spuntini culture, with more than 100 recipes drawn from all across the country. 

Studded with gorgeous photography of both finished dishes and Italian food markets, cafes, bars, and pasticcerie, this book will elevate your snacking game to the Italian ideal. 

Details:

• Hardcover
  
  
• 9.5" x 7.5"
  
  
• 272 pages

Anna Francese Gass studied culinary arts at the French Culinary Institute, and worked in the test kitchens of Martha Stewart Living, Whole Foods, and Mad Hungry. She is a contributing editor and recipe tester for Food52 and Bon Appetit and her recipes frequently appear in The New York Times.