Almonds, Anchovies and Pancetta by Cal Peternell

Almonds, Anchovies, and Pancetta: A Vegetarian Cookbook, Kind OfMy rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was attracted by the tongue in cheek title and the fact that I like the main ingredients listed. I enjoyed reading the book. It has a fun, casual tone that makes it an enjoyable read. When I got to the recipes, however, I struggled finding many recipes that I really wanted to make. However, there were a few.

The Parsley and Walnut Pesto with Pecorino Toscano is good, and Tapenade is quick and easy to make and makes a marvelous spread on sandwiches. If you want to mix it up in your side dishes, Give the Green Beans with Pancetta, Garlic and Sage a try.

This is a cute little book with some interesting recipes. If you like quirky recipes with odd pairings, this book is for you.

I received a copy of this book from William Morrow for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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