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Author: Conte, Anna del

Italy

Published on 13 March 2025 by Octopus Publishing Group (Hamlyn) in the United Kingdom as part of ‘the Classic’ series.

Hardback | 160 pages
182 x 137 x 11 | 306g

The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer – noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes.

Anna Del Conte is one of the greatest living experts on Italian food. Both Nigella and Delia cite her as their favourite Italian food writer and her culinary expertise has been acknowledged with countless awards. In this cookbook, she shares over 75 of her finest recipes, honouring the simplicity and freshness of Italian food.

Discover the art of achieving fresh and vibrant flavours through effortless, yet refined techniques that define Italian cooking. These recipes are organised into five chapters:Chapter 1: AntipastiBruschetta; Stuffed Mussels; Focaccia with RosemaryChapter 2: PrimiRisotto with Mussels; Trofie with Pesto; Spaghetti alla PuttanescaChapter 3: SecondiSteamed Sea Bass with Salsa Verde; Rabbit in Sweet-and-sour Sauce; Cuttlefish stewed in WineChapter 4: ContorniBroccoli Sauteed in Oil and Garlic; Peas with Prosciutto; Stewed Artichokes and Broad BeansChapter 5: DolciTiramisu; Peaches stuffed with Amaretti; Panna CottaWith stunning images to inspire your culinary journey, this masterful collection invites both novice and experienced cooks to explore the rich traditional tapestry of Italian cuisine. From the secret to the best Bucatini with pancetta to timeless dishes such as Beef braised in Barola and Calamari stuffed with rice, parsley and garlic, this Italian cookbook will help you recreate a classic feast at home.

Discover the joy of Italian cooking with Anna Del Conte’s Classic Italian Recipes.