Casalinga: Family Recipes and Traditions from the Piccolotto Family

In its rawest meaning Casalinga is the Italian word for Housewife or homemaker. However in many parts of Italy Casalinga is also a term we often refer to when explaining home cooked meals “cucinato da casalinga. In this book you will find traditional meals with basic methods of preparation and cooking. Learn the methods that have been passed down by generation after generation and altered to fit each new family tree. You will travel through appetizers all way to desserts making it easy to plan a full traditional Italian banquet. Along the way you will also hear the love and passion my family share when it comes to our food and also the memories we share that we hope you will enjoy into your homes. This cookbook will show you the dishes my sisters and I grew up with and still enjoy as well as dishes I’ve discovered visiting Italy and travelling through the regions. Now it’s your turn to share in our family recipes, cultures and traditions. I know that you’ll enjoy making them and discovering the exciting tastes and aromas that will surround your dining table and fill your kitchen for years to come.