Buongiorno! : Breakfast and Brunch, Italian Style [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Norman Kolpas (Author), Chris Cassidy (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Chef and prolific cookbook author Norman Kolpas presents Buongiorno! Breakfast and Brunch, Italian Style, sure to quiet the noisiest of rumbling stomachs early in the day. Kolpas assembles an array of possibilities, borrowing from a culinary tradition that, he says, pays scant attention to the first meal. From beverages to sweets, in dishes such as Baked Eggs Florentine, Artichoke and Black Olive Frittata, Provolone and Ham Strata, Mochaccino Ricotta Pancakes, Three Cheese Lasagna and Maple-Walnut Polenta, as well as various pizzas and sweet tarts, one can find sublime satisfaction. Chris Cassidy's luxurious photos celebrate the road to breakfast heaven.

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Product Description
An exciting new twist on breakfast--from bestselling author Norman Kolpas

In Buongiorno! award-winning cookbook author Norman Kolpas dishes up tasty ways to start any day off right---Italian style. From lemon-ricotta pancakes with fresh raspberry sauce, to hazelnut breakfast biscotti, baked polenta triangles with parmesan and butter, and linguine with sweet italian sausage, eggs, and shallots, there are Italian-inspired dishes that will make any breakfast or brunch as stimulating as a trip to Tuscany, Venice, or Rome.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; illustrated edition edition (April 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809297337
• ISBN-13: 978-0809297337
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #715,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best cookbooks in print!, May 9, 2002

By	Barbara (Brighton, Massachusetts United States) - See all my reviews

Since breakfast is our most important meal of the day this certainly will help a cook prepare fantastic meals for a great start. Being a visual learner, the pictures are works of art! The book contains a wonderful glossary of Italian ingredients, that a cook/shopper could buy at any large grocery store. Don't let the title deceive you - many of the recipes, especially the pasta meals could be served any time of day. As an owner of many cookbooks this has become one of my top favorites! Mangia!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent set of Italian specialties, October 11, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

An unusual focus on breakfast and brunch Italian dishes points out that the American affection for both Italian food and breakfast can lead to a wonderful combination. From quiches and scones to sweet risotto puddings with fruits and baked polenta, Boungiorno! provides an excellent set of Italian specialties which lend well to brunch. The profusion of color photos peppered throughout are distinctive attractions for the cookbook collector.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Breakfast Cookbook., June 23, 2007

By	Jennifer Burns "Shabby Cheap" (Saint Charles, Missouri) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This really is an amazing breakfast cookbook. All of the recipes are tasty and delicious. It seems to make really good use of fresh, readily available ingredients.

Some really great recipes:
Farfelle with Crabmeat, Asparagus, Scrambled eggs, and Herbs
Toasted Pine Nut-Honey Butter
Balsamic Strawberries
Lots and Lots of recipes with Marscapone cheese. Yum!

You will not be disappointed with this cookbook. It's too bad that it's discontinued. :-(