Gennaro's Easy Italian

The most accessible cookbook yet from the master of Italian cooking. More than 100 straightforward recipes that can be cooked by anyone at any time are presented here by a legendary Italian chef. Selections include everyday staples, creative uses of leftovers, fantastic tasty dishes and treats for children, and perfect recipes for easy entertaining. Classics such as Tomato Sauce and Minestrone sit alongside more unusual dishes such as Strawberry Risotto, and not forgetting the delights of Lemon and Almond Cake, Biscotti, and Amaretto Ice Cream.

Gennaro Contaldo previous titles include Gennaro's Italian Home Cooking, Gennaro's Italian Year, and Passione. Known for his close association with fellow chef Jamie Oliver, he was the executive chef and co-owner of London's Passione restaurant and was involved with Jamie in setting up "Jamie's Italian," a collection of UK-wide restaurants.