Melanie Masarin Recipes from the Coast of France and Italy Hardcover COOKING/Regional & Cultural / Mediterranean From the founder of Ghia—the celebrated brand of nonalcoholic drinks—a stunning cookbook that transports readers to the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast, where the 101 recipes are simple and healthful and built to create connection. Noted young entrepreneur Mélanie is always asked what food pairs well with Ghia, her line of nonalcoholic drinks and other products that’s sold in stores and restaurants nationwide, and the answer is simple: the food she grew up with.The thin strip of Mediterranean coastline called the Riviera has always been a place of convergence—it’s where France relaxes into Italy, and where the formality of French cuisine softens under the Mediterranean sun. Riviera is an ode to this melding of flavors, celebrating the people we love, recipes passed through the generations, flavor over fuss, and slowing time as we spend it with friends—inspired by the stunning landscapes and seascapes that surround us.Riviera is a collection of simple French and Italian dishes that Mélanie grew up cooking, as taught by her beloved French grandmother, Mymo, whose handwritten recipes and notes accompany gorgeous food and lifestyle photography shot on location in the Riviera. The food of Riviera is presented with utter simplicity and a nod to the modern palate, allowing home cooks of all skill levels to make recipes that are as delicious to eat as they are unfussy to prepare (bonus points if they’ll look good on their Instagram feed). In Riviera, Mélanie shares twelve different things readers can do with a lemon, how to make the most out of a market haul, and her thoughtful approach to cooking and entertaining, including: Let the market decide the menu Make food people will want to eat—it doesn’t need to be fussyFollow recipes loosely and adapt them a lot Share generously Inspired by the flavors and abundance of summer, dishes include: Tarte Soleil, what happens when puff pastry dresses up for a party and is topped with pesto or tapenade to become an aperitivo-hour centerpiece Daube Provençale, the south of France’s answer to boeuf bourguignon Soupe de Poissons, a hidden secret of the French Riviera—an extraordinary sea-kissed broth masquerading as a humble dish Baci di Dama—of all the treats that appear on espresso saucers, these tiny “lady’s kisses” from Northern Italy might be Mélanie’s favorite Strawberry-Mint-Yuzu Summer Punch, a floral, herbaceous make-ahead drink that will be the star of any summer party. Riviera is about embracing the connection of gathering loved ones around a table, with an abundance of delicious food to fuel a conversation lasting well into the night. It is a celebration of long, lazy lunches, morning-after treats to preserve the sweetness of the night before, and every meal in between. “While the rest of us dream of being raised on the food and culture of the Riviera,