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From the chef and owner of Agi's Counter in Brooklyn comes a collection of 100 classic Hungarian and Jewish recipes reimagined for a new generation. Growing up as a second-generation Hungarian Jew, Jeremy Salamon cherished family meals and honored his grandmothers, Agi and Arlene, by opening his restaurant in 2021. At Agi's Counter, he celebrates his heritage through culture, flavors, and recipes, all while incorporating seasonality, market-driven ingredients, and a hint of American influence, backed by his experience in New York's top kitchens. Traditional dishes like Meggyleves, a Sour Cherry Soup, are presented with a contemporary twist. Favorites such as the Tuna Melt, Caraway Caesar Salad, and Chilled Buttermilk Borscht bring diner charm to home cooking, while innovative creations like Nokedli Cacio e Pepe and Körözött-Stuffed Squash Blossoms showcase Hungarian flavors for modern cooks. The book includes a variety of recipes, from main and side dishes to desserts, drinks, and pantry staples, along with remedies for times of need. With professional tips tailored for home cooks, these streamlined recipes are accessible for all skill levels. This collection is perfect for anyone who appreciates Eastern European flavors or seeks to diversify their culinary repertoire, embodying a grandmother's wisdom and the joy of sharing food with the next generation.

Recipes that capture the flavors of la dolce vita, from Bologna to Brooklyn—Italian and Italian American-ish cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, desserts, tarts, savories, and breads from the James Beard Award–nominated brains behind one of America’s best bakeries A joyous celebration of Italian, American, and Italian American tastes and traditions, Dolci! is a compendium of molto delizioso baked goods from both sides of the Atlantic. In almost a hundred recipes, James Beard–nominated baker Renato Poliafito pays homage to pastries of the Old World and the New—with perfected versions of classics like Pastiera and Torta Caprese, Honey-Ricotta Black and Whites, and Butter Cookies. Poliafito puts his own unique spin on the baking traditions of both countries with recipes of his own invention that are a mashup of Italian flavors and American innovation. Think Aperol Spritz Cake, Italian Krispie Treats, Malted Tiramisu, Panettone Bread Pudding, and Mocha Orange Whoopie Pies. In addition to the many cakes, pies, tarts, and cookies, Poliafito also shares a host of savory recipes: Sourdough Focaccias, Perfect Grissini, Cacio e Pepe Arancini—and for good measure, Italian-inflected cocktails (Amaro Root Beer Float!). A vibrant comingling of two great culinary cultures filtered through the mind of an American with the heart of an Italian, Dolci! hits the sweet spot between Italian and American baking.