{"product_id":"riviera-recipes-from-the-coast-of-france-and-italy-9780063445758","title":"Riviera: Recipes from the Coast of France and Italy","description":"\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\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\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: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melanie Masarin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.14h x 8.33w x 0.82d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063445758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMasarin, Melanie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \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. She splits her time between New York City and Paris. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Melanie Masarin \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47897178931357,"sku":"9780063445758","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_2349b81b-3a86-4ddb-8956-27e2a751779f.jpg?v=1778003577","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/riviera-recipes-from-the-coast-of-france-and-italy-9780063445758","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}