With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavors of Italy to your home table in "Simple Italian Sandwiches,"
Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. In "Simple Italian Sandwiches," Jennifer and Jason Denton offer up a collection of recipes for these classic bread-based dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, to Roasted Butternut Squash, Walnut, and Asiago Bruschetta, the dishes can be prepared in minutes and require minimal cooking.
With simplicity the governing rule for today's busy schedules, "Simple Italian Sandwiches" is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare vibrant, flavorful food for family and friends, and then sit down and enjoy it with them.
Eating in Italy is all about the simple pleasures of relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. In 'ino, Jennifer and Jason Denton offer up a collection of recipes for these classic bread-based dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, to Marscapone and Fruit Bruschetta, the recipes in 'ino can be prepared in minutes and require minimal cooking. With simplicity the governing rule for today's busy schedules, 'ino is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare and share easy, delicious food with family and friends.
Jennifer Denton runs 'ino and 'inoteca with Jason, collaborating on the menu and the wine list.Jason Denton is involved in some of New York City's most successful restaurants. First on the panini scene was 'ino. Broadening the 'ino concept of bruschetta, tramezzini, and panini, 'inoteca added the authentic Italian small plates for which it has been critically praised. Along with Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich, Denton is a partner in Lupa Osteria Romano, one of New York City's best Italian restaurants, as well as the newly opened Bar Milano. Food & Wine, in their annual tastemaker awards, dubbed Denton an "Italian food emissary." He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and sons, Jack and Finn, in New York City.Kathryn Kellinger is the coauthor of the James Beard--and IACP-nominated The Balthazar Cookbook and George Foreman's Indoor Grilling Made Easy. She lives with her husband, Lee Hanson, and two daughters, Maya and Reid, and one Labrador retriever in New York City.
"Packed with attractive photography and helpful hints...SIMPLE ITALIAN SANDWICHES gracefully imports the cozy ambiance and delight in good food... -- Kirkus Reviews
"Packed with attractive photography and helpful hints...SIMPLE ITALIAN SANDWICHES gracefully imports the cozy ambiance and delight in good food... -- Kirkus Reviews