Biscotti [Hardcover]

Lou Seibert (Author), Piet Halberstadt (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1992

Biscotti, the delicate, flavorful Italian cookie that is sweeping the American cafe scene, is presented in all its understated glory in this collection of 30 delectable recipes, each illustrated with a charming watercolor. Perfect for dipping into a steaming cappuccino or as an accompaniment to ice cream or a glass of wine, biscotti are endlessly versatile. They can be covered with chocolate, embellished with spices or nuts or kept in their simple, sophisticated original form. Light and healthy, they adapt easily to both casual and formal occasions. Filled with tips on baking and serving biscotti, as well as with delicious historical anecdotes, this small-format cookbook is the perfect introduction to a classic Italian experience.

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About the Author

Lou Seibert Pappas is the author of many cookbooks, including Crepes (0-8118-1696-6), Coffee Cakes (0-8118-2215-X), and Sorbets and Ice Creams (0-8118-1573-0). She lives in Palo Alto, California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811800954
• ISBN-13: 978-0811800952
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is there life after Triple Ginger Biscotti?, July 6, 2000

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M. J. Smith (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biscotti (Hardcover)

This slim volume of biscotti recipes is a winner - a visually appealing volume as well as having consistency good recipes. It provides a sufficiently broad selection of biscotti - from very sweet to mildly sweet, from very crisp to barely crisp. Everyone should be able to find a favorite.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my most used and favorite biscotti book, May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Biscotti (Hardcover)

The recipes are varied and I can always find one that suits the occasion or suits whatever ingredients I happen to have on hand. It's a gift that I have given to numerous people and they LOVE it also. My favorite simple recipe is the one with grated nutmeg and orange rind..ummmmm

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yummers!!, August 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Biscotti (Hardcover)

I've bought several biscotti books, but this is the one I keep returning to and have bought several copies of for gifts. I've made five or six of the recipes in it (I keep going back to the favorites!) and have used ideas from it to create my own versions, always successfully. The only complaint I have is that the "Chocolate Ribboned Biscotti" do not, in fact, have a ribbon of chocolate running through them, but a layer of melted chocolate slathered on the outside -- making it just like the recipes that suggest the chocolate as an option, rather than something different like a marble biscotti. Other than that minor complaint, I have to say that I'm very pleased with this book. I especially recommend the "Triple Ginger Biscotti," if you happen to like ginger!