The Aperitivo Hour. Simple Italian recipes to share

A curated collection of the best Italian aperitivo recipes to eat and drinkThe aperitivo is the ultimate Italian ritual: a glass of wine, a plate of focaccia barese or grilled vegetables, and the opportunity to unwind into the evening with family and friends. In The Aperitivo Hour discover a collection of delicious, shareable recipes from across the whole of Italy, perfect for observing this ritual at home.
From a bowl of pistachio pesto to plates of bruschetta, farinata to pizzetta, these simple, generous and authentic recipes span the whole of Italy. Sip a spritz, munch some taralli and relax into the evening.... Chapters and recipes include:Dips, spreads and creams: Sicilian pistachio pesto, salsa verde, roasted pepper spreadBreads and basics: focaccia barese, olive tapenade, panzerottiVegetables to share: Swiss chard tart, tomato confit focaccia, fried courgette flowersMeat: meat dumplings, lamb skewers from Abruzzo, ham roasted figsFish: pepper-grilled prawns, sarde in saorCheese: arancini, ricotta involtiniDrinks: spritz, house limoncello