The Aperitivo Hour

Simple Italian recipes to share
A curated collection of the best Italian aperitivo recipes to eat and drink - the latest in the Italian destination cookery series of Sicily and Rome

A curated collection of the best Italian aperitivo recipes to eat and drink
The aperitivo is the ultimate Italian ritual: a glass of wine, a plate of focaccia barese or grilled vegetables, and the opportunity to unwind into the evening with family and friends. In The Aperitivo Hour discover a collection of delicious, shareable recipes from across the whole of Italy, perfect for observing this ritual at home.

From a bowl of pistachio pesto to plates of bruschetta, farinata to pizzetta, these simple, generous and authentic recipes span the whole of Italy. Sip a spritz, munch some taralli and relax into the evening.

Chapters and recipes include:
Dips, spreads and creams: Sicilian pistachio pesto, salsa verde, roasted pepper spread
Breads and basics: focaccia barese, olive tapenade, panzerotti
Vegetables to share: Swiss chard tart, tomato confit focaccia, fried courgette flowers
Meat: meat dumplings, lamb skewers from Abruzzo, ham roasted figs
Fish: pepper-grilled prawns, sarde in saor
Cheese: arancini, ricotta involtini
Drinks: spritz, house limoncello

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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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