{"product_id":"gennaros-verdure-gennaro-contaldo-italian-cookbook-hardback","title":"Gennaro's Verdure: Big and Bold Italian Recipes by Gennaro Contaldo - Non Fiction Cookery - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780008603731\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Pavilion (HarperCollins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGennaro's Verdure is a joyful celebration of vegetables from Italian cooking legend Gennaro Contaldo, the chef widely known as Jamie Oliver's mentor. Packed with bold, big-flavoured recipes that put veg centre stage, this hardback cookbook moves plants from side dish to star of the plate. Drawing on a lifetime of Italian cooking rooted in his Amalfi Coast upbringing, Contaldo offers punchy, home-cook-friendly dishes for weeknight dinners, family feasts, and everything in between, making this a standout addition to any kitchen shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Gennaro's Verdure, Contaldo transforms humble vegetables into the true heroes of the plate, using the punchy flavours and simple techniques that define his much-loved Italian style. Rather than treating veg as an afterthought, this collection is built entirely around it, with recipes that showcase the versatility of ingredients from roasted peppers and courgettes to hearty beans and leafy greens. Each dish reflects Contaldo's decades of experience cooking across Britain and Italy, blending traditional Amalfi-style techniques with generous, big-flavoured modern twists suited to everyday family cooking. The book is organised for ease of use, guiding readers through preparation methods and ingredient pairings so that even less confident cooks can create genuinely impressive Italian food at home. Whether you're looking for meatless Monday inspiration or simply want to bring more vegetables into your weekly rotation, this collection delivers recipes that are satisfying, vibrant, and full of character. Contaldo's warm, encouraging voice runs throughout, sharing personal stories and tips that make cooking feel accessible and fun. The result is a cookbook that entertains as much as it instructs, offering genuine insight into Italian home cooking through the eyes of one of its most respected ambassadors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Gennaro Contaldo, the Italian chef celebrated as Jamie Oliver's culinary mentor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 200 pages of bold, vegetable-forward Italian recipes suited to all skill levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for meatless Monday meals, plant-based eating, or simply adding more veg to your diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful hardback format makes it a lasting kitchen reference and a lovely gift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines authentic Italian technique with practical, everyday home-cooking guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGennaro Contaldo was born in Minori on Italy's Amalfi Coast, developing a lifelong love of food from an early age. He moved to Britain in the late 1960s, working across the London restaurant scene before becoming widely known as the mentor of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. A familiar face on British television, Contaldo has appeared on Saturday Kitchen and co-starred in the BBC's Two Greedy Italians alongside fellow chef Antonio Carluccio. He has authored numerous bestselling Italian cookbooks, sharing recipes rooted in his Amalfi upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Cookbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA vibrant, generous collection of Italian vegetable recipes from a true master of the craft. Gennaro's Verdure brings colour, flavour, and confidence to everyday cooking, making it a brilliant gift for food lovers and anyone keen to eat more veg without compromising on taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Please note the ISBN and UK edition cover may vary slightly from the image shown, but the content remains the same.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gennaro Contaldo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56900042621310,"sku":"SNG22953","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/gennaros-verdure-gennaro-contaldo-hardback-cover.jpg?v=1784431615","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/gennaros-verdure-gennaro-contaldo-italian-cookbook-hardback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}