{"product_id":"riviera-recipes-from-the-coast-of-france-and-italy","title":"Riviera: Recipes from the Coast of France and Italy","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"While the rest of us dream of being raised on the food and culture of the Riviera, very few of us have the opportunity. Thankfully, Mélanie translates her rich family history of simple, dreamy recipes for home kitchens everywhere. These pages take you to a place where olive oil flows like water, \u003ci\u003esoupe \u003c\/i\u003eis spelled with an 'e, ' and scallops are called 'Coquilles St. Jacques.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolly Baz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRiviera\u003c\/i\u003e is full of transportive photographs, deeply seasonal cooking, and writing that feels generous, relaxed, and lived in--the kind of book you leave open on the counter and come back to again and again.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndy Baraghani\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRiviera\u003c\/i\u003e captures the vibrant flavors, direct from the south of France, redolent with garlic, basil, tomatoes, as well as a bounty of sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, and--bien sûr--freshly caught fish. These pages will transport you to the Mediterranean, where great food is enjoyed, as it should be, with delicious apéritifs. \u003ci\u003eSanté\u003c\/i\u003e!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Lebovitz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mélanie is the definition of chic, but this simple yet elegant book never trades substance for style. From crusty bread with butter-dipped radishes and salmon carpaccio to creamy, bright pasta al limon and a whole branzino with her 'put-it-on-everything' green sauce, these recipes feel both unfussy and refined, conjuring the salty air, sparkling blue waters, hot sun, and unmistakable flavors of the French Riviera.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJess Damuck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mélanie reminds us that long before all the short-lived health fads, there was the timeless, chic, and effortlessly delicious Mediterranean diet. This is a book for those of us who still believe that food should be simple and elegant, and leave you feeling like your best self.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Sherman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mélanie's taste and approachability shine through in everything she does. This book pulls you straight into her world, with food that leaps off the page and a beauty that makes you want to slow down, gather friends, and bring a little \u003ci\u003eRiviera\u003c\/i\u003e magic to your table tonight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourtney Storer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mélanie makes my favorite drink on planet Earth, so it's only right that she makes a cookbook just as fantastic!!!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ebenny blanco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA love letter to the Riviera--where French and Italian flavors meet in 101 sun-soaked, unfussy recipes (most with 10 ingredients or fewer) that capture the warmth of Mediterranean life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoted young entrepreneur Mélanie Masarin is always asked what food pairs well with Ghia, her Mediterranean-inspired line of nonalcoholic Spritzes, and the answer is simple: the food she grew up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strip of coastline called the Riviera has always been a place of convergence--where the formality of French cuisine softens under the Mediterranean sun. \u003ci\u003eRiviera\u003c\/i\u003e is an ode to this melding of flavors, recipes passed through the generations, flavor over fuss, and connection over perfection. This is a collection of simple French and Italian dishes that Mélanie grew up cooking, as taught by her beloved grandmother, Mymo, whose handwritten recipes and philosophy on cooking and entertaining guide every page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe market decides the menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake unfussy food people will want to eat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow recipes loosely and adapt them a lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare food generously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith most recipes requiring less than 10 ingredients, and inspired by the flavors and abundance of summer, dishes include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTarte Soleil, \u003c\/b\u003e puff pastry dressed up for a party and topped with pesto or tapenade to become an aperitivo-hour centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDaube Provençale\u003c\/b\u003e, the south of France's answer to boeuf bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhole Branzino \u003c\/b\u003eis the most forgiving, and the most impressive, way to prepare a fish, and it's irresistible when topped with Put-on-Everything Green Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBaci di Dama\u003c\/b\u003e--of all the treats balanced on espresso saucers, these tiny \"lady's kisses\" from Northern Italy might be Mélanie's favorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTangerine Thyme Spritz\u003c\/b\u003e, a floral, herbaceous make-ahead drink that will be the star of any summer party, (plus a handful of recipes that turn Ghia and other pantry staples into glamorous drinks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiviera celebrates the luxury of gathering loved ones around a table laden with food, fueling conversations well into the night. It is about embracing long, lazy lunches, morning-after treats that preserve the sweetness of the night before, and the profound pleasure found in cooking from the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMasarin, Melanie\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMélanie Masarin \u003c\/strong\u003eis a culinary enthusiast and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Ghia, a nonalcoholic aperitif brand praised by the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times, Vogue, \u003c\/em\u003e and many more, with products in over 3,500 retailers and restaurants. Now she is channeling her expertise and upbringing in the South of France into an inviting cookbook, bringing the vibrant, sun-soaked cuisine of the region to a U.S. audience. Her recipes focus on simplicity and bold flavors, making Mediterranean dishes accessible to American home cooks. Mélanie's background in brand storytelling and hospitality enriches her approach, blending her passion for food with a commitment to joyful and somewhat nonchalant communal dining. 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