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Tuscan native and accomplished home cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares the wholesome, comforting, and nostalgic recipes of cucina poveraItalian peasant cooking that is equal parts thrifty, nourishing, and delicious. The Italians call it larte dellarrangiarsi, or the art of making do with what youve got. This centuries-old approach to ingredients and techniques, known as cucina povera, or peasant cooking, reveals the soul of Italian food at its best. It starts with the humblest componentsbeans and lentils, inexpensive fish and cuts of meat, vegetables from the garden, rice, pasta, leftoversand through the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the cook, results in unforgettably delicious and satisfying meals. In 100 recipes, Read more