{"product_id":"9781849757058","title":"Cicchetti: Small-Bite Italian Appetizers","description":"\u003cb\u003eOver 40 delightful recipes for Venetian bar bites, cocktails and spritzes that will transport you to the stone streets that line the interconnected canals of \u003ci\u003ela Serenissima\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eArguably the most seductive city in the world, Venice exudes magic and mystery, history and tradition, so it comes as no surprise that a city which delights at every turn should have a few little-known treasures to discover, too. Not least the custom of enjoying cicchetti (pronounced ‘chee-keh-tee’). Discover the charms of a small but bustling bacaro, where traditionally a glass of wine, known as an ‘ombra’, is served together with a selection of small plates or ‘cicchetti’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are over 40 recipes starting with Verdura (vegetables) including Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas, Venetian Cheese with Cipolline in Agrodolce and Fig \u0026amp; Blue Cheese Pizzette; or try simple Pesce (fish) plates of Mixed Fried Fish, Soft Shell Crab with Lemon \u0026amp; Caper Mayonnaise, Red Mullet in Saor and Scallops with Borlotti Beans. Also featured are Carne (meat) recipes for Artichokes with Taleggio Cheese \u0026amp; Prosciutto, Calves’ Liver with Onions \u0026amp; Potato, Speck \u0026amp; Smoked Ricotta Crocchette. Finish up a selection of Crostini \u0026amp; Tramezzini (breads) as well as Bevande (drinks) to do as the Venetians do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVenetians love to linger a while with friends, chatting over these wonderful morsels and a glass of wine, a Spritz or Campari Soda, but cicchetti make perfect food for entertaining at home, too. Whether for pre-dinner nibbles, or a full blown party, bring a little taste of Italy to your kitchen at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryland Peters \u0026 Small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043360030960,"sku":"9781849757058","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781849757058_p0.jpg?v=1763753177","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781849757058","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}