Panini [Hardcover]

Carlo Middione (Author), Ed Anderson (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

Melted fontina cheese, salty pancetta, crispy grilled ciabatta bread--European sensibility meets comfort food in the panino. PANINI celebrates the original Italian sandwich with 50 recipes, including grilled, not-grilled, and open-faced creations. Home cooks will find instructions for making their own bread and building traditional panini using a variety of cheeses, cured and uncured meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and condiments. From Mortadella and Prosciutto di Parma Panini to Artichoke and Tuna Panini, this satisfying collection elevates the common sandwich to sophisticated lunch or dinner fare.

A collection of 50 recipes for traditional and contemporary Italian-style sandwiches with only a few ingredients and lots of flavor.

From upscale caf?©s to corner delis to fastfood joints, panini are the new sandwich sensation in North America.

Reviews"Get inspired with San Francisco restaurateur Carlo Middione'¬?s pocket-sized book Panini."-Parade magazine "Parade Picks"

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About the Author

CARLO MIDDIONE is a restaurateur, cooking instructor, and authority on authentic Italian cooking, specifically the cuisines of Sicily and southern Italy. He is the author of two other books, including the IACP and James Beard award-winning The Food of Southern Italy. His pasta restaurant and shop, Vivande Porta Via, has been a San Francisco institution for more than 25 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580088953
• ISBN-13: 978-1580088954
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.6 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, for the subject matter, June 21, 2011

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James H Harding - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panini (Hardcover)

The previous reviewer obviously didn't read the description portion about this book. It is the perfect size for it's subject matter. Regardless, I have two of Carlo Middione's books, and consider them to be encyclopedias of Italian cooking. While this book may not be as regal as Mr. Middione's previous efforts, this book does offer the pedestrian panini the chance to shine in the resurgence of street food in American cuisine. Mr. Middione always offers great insight in to the historical and sociological significance of the foods of Italy, and that is certainly not lost here. A great book, full of simple to create,yet delicious combinations you will return to.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading, March 18, 2011

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Cynthia J. Shrock (spring, tx United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panini (Hardcover)

Description on this recipe book is very misleading. They mislead you by listing it as a hardback and it is, it's just a small 5" x 5" SMALL little booklet. In addition there are very few pictures, which may sound stupid but that makes in my opinion a very good cookbook. Very disappointed, and I was so excited to get it.