Gennaro's Cucina: A cookbook of classic Italian recipes that help to budget during a cost-of-living crisis

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With t ips and ideas of what to do with leftovers, Gennaro helps home cooks squeeze maximum use from the ‘cucina povera’ ethos, turning humble ingredients into nourishing feasts without taste sacrifice. This simple but highly nutritious dish originates from rural Puglia where two main ingredients – fava beans and wild chicory – are widely available. The duration of the lesson includes the teaching time as well as time taken to enjoy eating what you have made. Restricted choice of scarce ingredients meant they learned the value what they had, how to cook dishes lovingly, and use imaginative methods of preservation to make simple dishes go far: including salting, drying and curing. To kick things off, you’ll enjoy a glass of bubbles while Gennaro demonstrates how to make his Polenta concia al forno (the most outrageously cheesy baked polenta) for you to try at our chef’s table.

Cucina povera’ is the food that traditionally fed the poor of Italy yet remains the basis of most Italian dishes we love to eat today. With tips and ideas of what to do with leftovers, Gennaro helps home cooks squeeze maximum use from the 'cucina povera' ethos, turning humble ingredients into nourishing feasts without sacrificing taste. The philosophy of his book is simple, delicious, hearty meals using accessible and affordable ingredients. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Gennaro is currently involved in the Jamie Oliver restaurant chain, Jamie’s Italian, where he creates dishes and trains chefs nationwide and abroad.In doing so, they learnt to value what they had and to lovingly cook dishes to ensure they tasted better, using all their imagination to make dishes go as far as they could. Encouraging an ethos of zero waste, 'Gennaro's Cucina' ensures that every part of the ingredient, and your budget, is put to good culinary use. Accessible, easy to follow, and full of some fantastic seasonal recipes … there’s something to suit every mood, occasion and skill set. In an era of excessive convenience and disposable food waste, 'Gennaro's Cucina' could not come at a better time. It originates mainly from rural areas, where meals were created using the limited number of ingredients available – either what people grew or what little they could afford.

Restricted choice of scarce ingredients meant they learnt the value what they had, how to cook dishes lovingly and use imaginative methods of preservation to make simple dishes go far: including salting, drying and curing. Join the don of Italian cooking for an exclusive 3-hour class, with recipes from his new cookbook Cucina . Born in Minori on the Amalfi Coast, Gennaro’s quintessentially Italian spirit and positive nature has made him a TV favorite. The Amalfi Coast is known for extra-sweet, thick-skinned lemons, and native Contaldo (Gennaro’s Pasta Perfecto! We first met Gennaro Contaldo as the chef who inspired Jamie Oliver when they had worked together at Carluccio's.

Place them in a saucepan, cover with plenty of fresh cold water, add the bay leaves and three garlic cloves, then bring to the boil and cook, partially covered, over a medium heat for about 45 minutes, until the beans are cooked through and tender. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password.

I have followed a lot of Gennaros food tube recipes, but find this book lacking in addressing the subject - 'saving money and using every scrap'. Along with the majority of post-war Italian families, a young Gennaro was raised on a diet harvested on a limited budget.With just the addition of olive oil, garlic and bay leaves for flavour, this dish really symbolizes the best of the old cucina povera and makes a delicious complete meal. Next up, you’ll rustle up Pasta e piselli cremosi (creamy pasta with peas), before cracking on with your main course – Sgombro alla pizzaiola (mackerel fillets cooked in a tomato, caper and oregano sauce). By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Delicious, hearty Italian meals using accessible and affordable ingredients, by one of the world’s most beloved Italian chefs. Constrained choices compelled them to appreciate what they had, cook with love, and employ imaginative preservation techniques such as salting, drying, and curing to stretch simple ingredients into satisfying meals. Authentic recipes from an Italian kitchen demonstrating that good family cooking doesn't have to be complicated.In an era of excessive convenience and disposable food waste, Gennaro’s Cucina could not come at a better time – you will learn how to use simple ingredients in inventive ways, eat seasonally, spend less and, ultimately, eat better. Gennaro's Cucina showcases the very best of "cucina povera," the food that traditionally fed the poor of Italy. The legendary Gennaro Contaldo inducts readers into the wonders of Cucina Povera - hearty meals made with affordable ingredients and encouraging zero waste - in this evocative Italian cookbook boasting delicious dishes.