Recipes from Venice

Recipes from Venice is a culinary exploration of this well-loved Italian city. Husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi have dodged the tourists, drawing inspiration from less obvious areas of Italy&#39;s magical city, to unearth the most delicious and authentic recipes. Try some hot polpette (salty pork rissoles) or sarde in saor (marinated sardines) with a glass of wine with friends. The traditional Venetian pasta, bigoli, served with a delicious fresh fish salsa is a signature dish that you&rsquo;ll cook time and time again. And the sweet frittelle, fried dumplings filled with custard, are bound to become an instant hit. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking photographs of the city and Katie&rsquo;s anecdotes of their travels, Recipes from Venice is a beautiful cookbook and keepsake that will transport you to Italy with every page turned.

Owners of London&#39;s Caldesi in Marylebone, Caldesi in Campagna and La Cucina Caldesi cooking school, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi have a passion for Italian food. They have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine and are the authors of seventeen cookbooks.

Recipes from Rome

Recipes from Rome is a culinary exploration of Rome, Italy&rsquo;s capital and one of the world&rsquo;s most loved cities, with its iconic landmarks and neighbourhood trattorias. Husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi unearth Rome&rsquo;s hidden gem recipes that have been handed down through generations, as well as new, exciting dishes inspired by Romans from all walks of life. The duo present their interpretations of classic dishes, like Katie&#39;s Spicy Cheese and Pepper Pasta, alongside family favourites, such as Sea Bass with Parma Ham and Sage. Collaborating with Rome&#39;s best chefs, they also share modern recipes like Fiery Hot Chilli Sorbet that reflect the heat and colour of this bustling city. Recipes from Rome is a beautiful keepsake that provides an impressive, fresh look at the city&#39;s cuisine that is sure to inspire and surprise. Recipes from Rome is the first volume in Hardie Grant&rsquo;s Eat Around Italy series, celebrating Italian cuisine at its best.

Author owners of London&#39;s Caldesi in Marylebone, Caldesi in Campagna and La Cucina Caldesi cooking school, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi have a passion for Italian food. They have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine and are the authors of seventeen cookbooks. Author Location: London and Bray Social Media: Instagram: 3.8k followers (@katiecaldesi) Twitter: 14.6K followers (@lacucinacaldesi).

A Collection of Italian Recipes

The Amalfi Coast

Illustrated with stunning photographs, The Amalfi Coast is a glorious and decadent celebration that captures the elegance and glamour of this favourite destination.Join Katie Caldesi and her husband Giancarlo in The Amalfi Coast as they tackle the daring driving, precariously perched restaurants and hidden back alleys in search of the food that defines the area. The Amalfi coast is one of Italy&rsquo;s magical spots: a sun-drenched land that looks like a glamorous film-set, bursting with lemon trees, breath-taking scenery and food fit for a king.From Positano to Ravello, be inspired by Katie&rsquo;s recipes, as well as the quirky locals she meets along the way. Feast on crispy pizza garnished with clouds of creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, delicious pastas drenched with tomato sauce and fresh seafood, and homemade tarts that taste like they&rsquo;re straight out of nonna&rsquo;s kitchen.

Owners of London&rsquo;s Caldesi in Marylebone, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray, and the Marylebone La Cucina Caldesi cooking school, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi have a passion for Italian food. They have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro Contaldo, Ursula Ferrigno and Valentina Harris.

A Collection of Treasured Italian Dishes

The Long and the Short of Pasta

The Long and the Short of Pasta showcases the best Italian pastas from across the country. With dishes from Tuscany to Rome, this book brings to life the soul of Italy.Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi bring together a collection of incredible pasta dishes inspired by their lifetime travelling Italy and cooking Italian food. Enjoy dishes such as a Roman potato gnocchi in a tomato sauce, spaghetti with sardine and wild fennel sauce from Sicily and scialatielli with a porcini and pancetta sauce from the Amalfi Coast.Covering the basics of making fresh pasta and the perfect sauces to pair them with, this will give anyone the confidence to master the art of Italy&rsquo;s most beloved ingredient.As with all of the Caldesi&rsquo;s books, it will include gorgeous photographs of the Italian landscape and city portraits paired with personal travel musings and historical anecdotes about the origins of the recipes.

Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi are the owners of London&rsquo;s Caff&eacute; Caldesi, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray, and the Marylebone La Cucina Caldesi cooking school. They are undisputed experts in Italian food and have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro Contaldo, Ursula Ferrigno and Valentina Harris.

Simple Meals and Fabulous Feasts from Italy

Tuscany

From the minute they look out of their window in the morning to their last nightcap at the bar, Tuscans, like most Italians, are thinking about food.In Tuscany, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi take readers on a culinary journey through a Tuscan day, to discover the delicacies of the region and the stories behind them. The book opens with a section on &#39;skills from the Tuscan kitchen&#39;, immersing us in the very place that it all begins, and teaching you the foundations of Tuscan cooking: the essential stocks, sauces and flavour bases. We are then taken through breakfast, lunchtime, aperitivo and dinner, with pasta and gnocchi, secondi, contorni and a dolce for every single month of the year.Set against a backdrop of undulating hills, Tuscany takes you on an adventure across this diverse landscape, exploring the traditions and cooking techniques that make this food so extraordinary.

Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi are the owners of London&rsquo;s Caff&eacute; Caldesi, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray, and the Marylebone La Cucina Caldesi cooking school. They are undisputed experts in Italian food and have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro Contaldo, Ursula Ferrigno and Valentina Harris. This is their tenth cookbook.

Recipes from an Italian Island

Sicily

In Sicily, Italian aficionados Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi head to the island to immerse themselves in its diverse food scene, and soak up the varied landscapes.Thanks to its rich history Sicilian food has Italian, Greek, Spanish, French and Arab influences, making the food full of exotic flavours and extremely delicious.Starting in the capital, Palermo, the couple come across some exciting street food that features tasty Arancini (rice balls stuffed with meat sauce and cheese) to Sfincione, a thick Sicilian pizza, topped with tomatoes, onions, anchovies and casciocavallo cheese. Heading to Noto, almonds feature in some of Italy&rsquo;s most memorable desserts including a classic Semifreddo to a refreshing Almond Granita (served with fresh brioche, for dunking). No Sicilian book would be complete without Pasta Alla Norma (pasta with tomatoes and eggplants) and the classic, ricotta-filled sweet delight Cannoli.Join Katie and Giancarlo as they wander along the Arab domes and arches, Byzantine mosaics, baroque stucco work and Norman palace walls. Sicily is a stunning cookbook and visual feast of one of Italy&rsquo;s most amazing destinations.

Owners of London&rsquo;s Caff&eacute; Caldesi, Caldesi in Campagna in Bray, and the Marylebone La Cucina Caldesi cooking school, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi have a passion for Italian food. They have taught alongside some of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, including Gennaro Contaldo, Ursula Ferrigno and Valentina Harris. This is their ninth cookbook.

Katie Caldesi

Giancarlo Caldesi

Recipes from Sicily is a culinary exploration of this well-loved Italian island. Join husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi as they head to the island of Sicily to delve into its diverse food scene through more than 90 delicious recipes. Starting in the capital, Palermo, the couple come across some exciting street food that features tasty Arancini (rice balls stuffed with meat sauce and cheese) to Sfincione, a thick Sicilian pizza, topped with tomatoes, onions, anchovies and caciocavallo cheese. Heading to Noto, almonds feature in some of Italy&rsquo;s most memorable desserts including a classic Semifreddo to a refreshing Almond Granita (served with fresh brioche, for dunking). No Sicilian book would be complete without Pasta Alla Norma (pasta with tomatoes and eggplants) and the classic, ricotta-filled sweet delight Cannoli. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking photographs of the islands and Katie&rsquo;s anecdotes of their travels, Recipes from Sicily&#160;is a stunning cookbook and visual feast of one of Italy&rsquo;s most amazing destinations. 
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Giancarlo Caldesi

Books by Giancarlo Caldesi

Series by Giancarlo Caldesi

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