Gennaro's Italian Family Favourites

Name: Gennaro's Italian Family Favourites
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Authentic recipes from an Italian kitchen

By Gennaro Contaldo

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Gennaro's Italian Family Favourites by Gennaro Contaldo is a delightful culinary journey that offers a glimpse into Italian family cuisine. The book features a collection of authentic Italian recipes, ranging from traditional pasta and risotto dishes to delicious desserts, all infused with Gennaro's personal stories and tips. It is a perfect guide for anyone interested in exploring the rich flavours of Italian home cooking.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this collection if you love preparing authentic Italian cuisine that's simple enough for family meals yet bursting with flavour. The author, an authority on traditional Italian dishes, offers a variety of recipes that emphasise fresh ingredients, capturing the warmth and comfort of family dining. Perfect for those who relish bringing a taste of Italy into their own kitchen.

Gennaro shows that good family cooking doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking for a soup, salad, a quick pasta, a slow-cooked Sunday lunch or something for a special occasion, this book has dishes for all ages and lots of ideas for getting children involved in cooking, this is the perfect cookbook for you.

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Gennaro shows that good family cooking doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking for a soup, a salad, a quick pasta dish, a slow-cooked Sunday lunch or something for a special occasion, Gennaro's Italian Family Favourites has the recipes for you.

Everyday dishes such as Trofie pasta with green beans and basil, Ricotta dumplings, and Beetroot salad sit alongside special occasion meals such as Rack of lamb with artichokes, Roast chicken with lemon and herbs, and Homemade ravioli.

There are dishes for all ages, with plenty of recipes for kids, including pizzas and simple pasta dishes, along with lots of ideas for getting the children involved with the cooking. Gorgeous desserts such as Summer fruit jellies, Coffee meringues, and a delicious trifle, as well as traditional Italian preserves like Preserved peaches and Small filled peppers, make this book irresistible.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910496435

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pavilion

Illustration: 120 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 920g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Gennaro Contaldo was born in Minori in Amalfi. He came to Britain in the late 1960s and worked in several restaurants around the country and in London, where he eventually opened the award-winning Passione. He came to public attention as the chef who inspired Jamie Oliver when they worked together atAntonio Carluccio's Neal Street restaurant. In Spring 2011 he co-presented Two Greedy Italians on BBC2 with Antonio Carluccio and in spring 2012 a second series, Two Greedy Italians Still Hungry was broadcast. He is the author of several cookbooks, including Let's Cook Italian, Gennaro's Italian Year and Passione.

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