Simply Italian

The very best of Italian cooking with Michela, Romina and Emanuela in Simply Italian. 'Wales and Italy, family and food: for us, these four things are inextricably linked and at the root of our upbringing. Whether at the family home in Wales or when we spend holidays in the small hilltop village we are from in northern Italy, we have always heard Dad say that 'la tavola' (the table) is the central focus of our lives. It's where we cook, eat and socialise as a family.' Michela, Emanuela and Romina Chiappa grew up in Wales in the heart of a close-knit Italian community where food was always at the centre of family and social gatherings. Whether searching for porcini in the hills near their parents' home, or making pasta for Christmas Eve with the whole family, to sharing food at the annual Welsh-Italian summer picnic, the three sisters have been immersed in the Italian way of cooking all their lives. In their first cookbook they share their cherished family recipes, including all the pasta dishes recently seen in their Channel 4 series Simply Italian. From snacks, soups and salads, to mains, side dishes and desserts, Simply Italian brings you good, simple, fresh Italian food. Michela works as an agent in a sports management company, as well running a coffee and pizza café in Cardiff with her husband. Of the sisters, she's the risotto expert and also loves to make pasta sauces. Romina works for a luxury fashion brand is London, and loves to bake for friends and family. Emanuela runs an online business selling bespoke homemade gifts for children, and works as a nanny. She loves to cook time-consuming meals and entertain large groups.

Simply Italian is a revised and updated version of

Wean your baby the Italian way and make delicious food that you'll both love! 'Full of recipes that the whole family can enjoy - baby included. And they all take 15 minutes or less' DAILY MAIL _______ Michela and Emanuela's Italian approach to weaning will have your baby eating solid food and enjoying meals with the whole family by the time they celebrate their first birthday, and well into childhood. Involving clever combinations of simple ingredients, no special kit, and under 15 minutes' preparation time for each recipe, your baby will quickly progress from basic purées to interesting snacks and delicious fresh meals eaten at the table. _______ The 3-Step Guide: Baby: A foolproof introduction to their first steps in food - 6-8 months: enjoying a variety of flavours - 8-10 months: exploring textures - 10-12 months: experiencing first meals - Clever natural teething solutions and 'masking it' tricks Toddler: Happy, healthy tummies for them and a stress-free life for you - Finger foods and quick-fix snacks - Speedy lunchtime meals and travel lunchbox solutions - Tips on dealing with picky eaters Family: Feed your whole family (baby included) one meal - Recipes for Brunches, Speedy Dinners, One-pot Meals, Desserts and Bakes - Tasty Italian classics you'll return to again and again such as red pepper and super-bean bolognese, speedy cheat's pizza, fish pies in a mug and chicken pot pie - '4-ways-with' sections for porridge, pesto, eggs, jacket potatoes and leftovers - Healthy make-ahead meal ideas - How to get the kids involved SILVER PRIZE: BEST FAMILY COOKBOOK, MUMII FAMILY AWARDS _______ 'A beautiful book packed with inspiration (and super-simple ways) to feed your baby well, all backed up with sound nutritional info, and most importantly, celebrating the whole family eating together. Nice one girls!' Jamie Oliver 'How to get babies eating family meals by the age of ONE . . . it's much easier than you think. A cross between a parenting guide and a cookbook. Simple enough even for a child to understand. Full of recipes that the whole family can enjoy - baby included. And they all take 15 minutes or less' Daily Mail 'Family food, Italian style' Daily Telegraph

In October 2021, we went to Italy together on a raw food adventure, looking for the best fruits and vegetables in the countryside of Tuscany. We discovered a whole new world of freshness and simplicity, and adopted the Italian philosophy of “less is more” and “quality over quantity”. Our meal preparation became an artistic endeavor to celebrate the intensity and wonderful flavors of the tomatoes, zucchini, olives, peppers, greens, grapes, cucumbers, kale, basil, and all of the other amazing produce that we found at the local farmers’ markets and fruit stands. We became fascinated with finding the freshest, most colorful, and most flavorful fruits and vegetables, and wanted to fully explore the idea that the less we do to food, the more enjoyable the meal will be. As professional chefs from California and Sweden, we had learned to surround ourselves with modern electrical kitchen equipment: blenders, food processors, juicers, and grinders. We had gotten used to overly manipulating food with machines, and transforming it into something different than what it originally was. All of this changed as we became familiar with the tastes and smells of the vegetables and fruits that came from the ancient orchards and well-curated gardens in Italy. We decided to let go of our electrical tools and motors, and work with the produce more directly, so that the food stayed true to its natural state. With this new philosophy, our job as chefs was not to overly control the outcome of food preparation, but to step aside and elevate the wonderful aromas and complex flavors that were already inherent in the amazing gifts from nature. This book is a way for you to adopt this same philosophy in your kitchen, and become more connected with the local produce available in your area. Turn off the blender, unplug the food processor, and develop an intimate relationship with the farms around you. A tomato fresh from the garden, or a newly picked head of lettuce, is already delicious on its own, and the recipes in this book focus on combining those flavors into a new experience. Food preparation done in this way becomes an exciting journey of natural discovery, and we hope that you will find delight in allowing the organic fruits and vegetables available to you to shine brightly through the simplicity of these recipes. This book includes the following recipes: Burger Spaghetti Tacos Vegetable stew Sausage Corn chowder Gobi matar Dahl Bread Tuna salad Chili Hummus BBQ loaf Puacamole ... and 6 low fat, raw vegan condiments!

'Simply Italian' brings a little of Italy's exuberant culture into your kitchen today.

In Simple Italian, Silvia Colloca shares the essential dishes and techniques that are at the heart of the world's most popular cuisine. With 100 recipes and countless tips and tricks, you'll be cooking like a nonna in no time. Create silky smooth pasta, find out which shapes go with which sauce and learn the secrets to achieving perfectly creamy risotto and soft gnocchi every time. Alongside chapters on pasta, gnocchi and rice, you'll also learn how to create stunning antipasto spreads and cook hearty mains and elegant sides to go with them. Whip up light and airy focaccia, then turn your leftover bread into delicious meals, such as meatballs or deep-fried mozzarella toasties. And don't forget the sweets - nothing fancy here, just the simple cakes, biscuits and tarts that Italians actually eat at home. If you have always wanted to be able to cook like an Italian, this book is for you. Silvia's food is authentic, fresh, simple and delicious. No fussy or elaborate techniques and nothing but the best produce and ingredients. These are the meals that Italians can't live without - and soon you won't be able to either. This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.

Founded in 1931 in Venice by Giuseppe Cipriani, the mythical Harry's Bar is world- renowned for its Italian simplicity and sophistication. Simply Italian offers recipes and tips from Arrigo Cipriani--Giuseppe's son and the restaurant's owner--to make simple yet delicious Italian dishes from Harry's menu. From tiramisu and minestrone soup to pappardelle ai funghi and risotto alla parmigiana, this title is the perfect accessory for lovers of Italian cuisine everywhere.