Brutto
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Brutto
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Brutto
Brutto is the much-anticipated follow-up to Russell Norman's award-winning and bestselling cookbook, Polpo. Showcasing the rustic and unpretentious cuisine of Florence, this stunning cookbook is an ode to the simple yet flavourful dishes that define Tuscan cooking. Whether you are a fan of Polpo, Stanley Tucci’s Taste and The Tucci Table, An A-Z of Pasta, or Jamie Oliver’s Jamie’s Italy, Brutto is designed to captivate and inspire.
Stanley Tucci eloquently praises the cookbook, stating, "Brutto is actually bellissimo. A perfect cookbook for lovers of true Tuscan food. Simply brilliant." The title itself, Brutto ma buono – ugly but good – encapsulates the essence of Florentine fare, which relies on humble ingredients simply prepared to deliver extraordinary flavours.
Dive into a world of culinary delights with recipes such as:
- Anchovy with cold butter and sourdough
- Penne with tomato and vodka
- Sausages with braised lentils and mustard
- Roasted squash with borlotti bean and salsa verde
- Country-style bread and tomato salad
- Three-ingredient meringue hazelnut cookies
The heart of Florentine cuisine lies in its simplicity and reliance on a few, high-quality ingredients, crafted together in a way that highlights their natural flavours. Brutto brings you the essence of Florence's culinary traditions, focusing on straightforward techniques and dishes that embody the city's rich cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Featuring recipes from Russell Norman’s acclaimed restaurant, Trattoria Brutto, and celebrating the bohemian district of Santo Spirito in Florence, this cookbook is not just a collection of recipes but a narrative journey through the streets and kitchens of one of Italy’s most beloved cities.
Brutto is enriched with captivating stories and insider tips from Russell himself. The book serves as both a practical everyday recipe guide and a joyous tribute to the rustic yet vibrant cuisine of Tuscany. Each page invites you to bring a piece of Florence into your home, no matter where you are.
Embrace the fuss-free and genuine approach to cooking that Brutto offers, and let it inspire you to explore the beauty in simplicity, one delicious dish at a time.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529197143
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ebury Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 183.0mm
Height: 266.0mm
Weight: 1119g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Russell Norman is an award-winning restaurateur, writer and broadcaster, and the founder of the POLPO restaurant group. Norman's book POLPO - A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts) was published by Bloomsbury and won Waterstones Book of the Year 2012. In 2014 he presented The Restaurant Man, a six-part prime-time documentary for BBC2, and his second book SPUNTINO - Comfort Food (New York Style) won the 2016 Guild of Food Writers Award for best food and travel book. He is a contributing editor for Esquire magazine and writes a monthly column as 'The Accidental Cook'. He opened his fully booked Trattoria Brutto in 2021 to universal acclaim and a long waiting list.
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