Buongiorno Amici!  Today we are taking another look at The Italian Cuisine I Love by Jules J Bond.  We last looked at this book all the way back in 2012 where I developed quite a crush on the author…Bond…Jules J Bond.  And who wouldn’t crush on this bon vivant and possible spy!  I spent quite a while with Jules J last time and his tuna stuffed tomatoes are still a favourite summer lunch for me!  Today, however, will be a flying visit, albeit a delizioso one!

The introduction to The Italian Cuisine I Love says

Italy is a country where the joy of eating is one of the many joys of life”

And today, wherever in the world we find ourselves, we will be trying to capture some of la dolce vita with some fried anchovy bread and Spaghetti in Garlic Sauce.  Sorry carb phobes, this one is not for you!

Fried Anchovy Bread

Bear with me for uno momento haters of anchovies……just take a moment to look at this…

Yes, I thought that might change your mind.  But if you really, really hate anchovies, leave them out.  Add some salami or prosciutto or olives just have it with the cheese!  If you also don’t like cheese, then I have nothing for you.

Now that’s the Italian Cuisine I Love!

Fried Anchovy Bread – The Recipe

As delicious as the anchovy bread was, it was just the begining!

Spaghetti In Garlic Sauce

As the fried anchovy bread was quite rich, I thought I would keep the second course quite light.  I wanted to have pasta because last time I didn’t make any of the pasta dishes.  I chose a Spaghetti in Garlic Sauce.  This is a version of a Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and was super yummy!

Spaghetti In Garlic Sauce Recipe

It was so nice to step back into the worldof The Italian Cuisine I Love. I now own a few more in the Cuisines I Love series so hopefully it will not be another eleven years before we step back into the world of Jules J Bond!