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Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking

Traditional Family Recipes From Italy’s Best Home Cooks

Vicky Bennison author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Published:15th Sep '22

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This heartwarming collection offers 60 family-friendly Italian recipes inspired by the beloved grandmothers of Italy, perfect for home cooks.

In Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking, Vicky Bennison invites readers into the heartwarming world of Italian grandmothers who have mastered the art of cooking for their loved ones. This collection of 60 family-friendly Italian recipes celebrates the traditions and stories behind each dish, offering a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women. From the bustling kitchens of Liguria to the serene countryside of Calabria, every recipe is a testament to the love and care that goes into preparing meals for family and friends.

The book features a diverse array of recipes, including Pina's chestnut gnocchi with walnut pesto and Marietta's unique tagliatelle, which reflects the abundance of her vegetable garden. With chapters dedicated to pizzas, pastries, rice, and more, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Each recipe is designed to be accessible, making it easy for home cooks to recreate these comforting dishes in their own kitchens.

Adding a modern twist, every recipe includes a QR code that links to YouTube videos showcasing the grandmothers as they prepare their beloved dishes. This interactive element not only enhances the cooking experience but also allows readers to connect with the rich tapestry of Italian culture. Filled with beautiful photography and heartfelt stories, this book is more than just a cookbook; it's a celebration of family, tradition, and the joy of sharing meals together.

The grannies are back in a follow-up to Vicky Bennison's award-winning cookbook with 60 more family-friendly Italian recipes, like thick pizza from Sicily and chestnut gnocchi from Liguria. * Jacqueline Raposo, Epicurious *
Complete with stunning location and recipe photography throughout, and a clear guide to pasta making by hand and the best tools and ingredients, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking is not only a celebration of cooking and feasting together, it's an insight into their lives, and a joyous slice of Italian life. Buon appetito! * The West Country Foodlover *
Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking will be this year’s go-to book for people who are interested in Italian food and pasta. * Eliza Dumais, Taste *
Unlike most cookbooks, Pasta Grannies realizes the potential of a collaborative project and brings together over a hundred favorite recipes from handfuls of Italian kitchens. * Tasting Table *
If your heart needs warming as much as your belly needs filling, this book will provide sustenance by the brimming bowlful. * Delicious *

ISBN: 9781784885243

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1070g

256 pages