Gennaro's Verdure: Over 80 Vibrant Italian Vegetable Dishes

"Beloved Italian chef, Gennaro Contaldo transforms humble vegetables from side dish material into the hero of the plate, using punchy flavors from staple ingredients. Structured by color, in chapters that group recipes into vegetable families, Gennaro champions their versatility and breaks the common misconception that veggies lack in texture and flavor. From Beet Carpaccio to Pea Souffle, Asparagus Carbonara, Tomato Sorbet, and Spinach "plumcake"; Gennaro maximizes the star-quality potential of the unassuming veggies that sit at the back of our fridge. Not all recipes are entirely plant-based, but all include plants. These are innovative meals with an Italian touch; uncompromising in flavor and more than sufficient for hungry flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike"--

Publisher Marketing: Gennaro Contaldo is the legendary chef and restaurateur who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about Italian cooking. Gennaro first started helping in restaurant kitchens on the Amalfi Coast at the age of eight, later becoming one of London's most celebrated chefs. He is a TV favorite, appearing in Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Jamie Cooks Italy , and starring in PBS's Two Greedy Italians . These days he divides his time between cookbook publications, magazine articles, and teaching masterclasses at Jamie Oliver's cooking school. Award-winning, influential and internationally acclaimed, David Loftus' photographs for the books of Jamie Oliver, Rachel Khoo, Gennaro Contaldo, Elizabeth David and April Bloomfield have brought food to life for millions of people. For over 20 years, David has photographed over 100 books including all but one of Jamie Oliver's international best-sellers. He has also directed television commercials including one of the most successful food ads of all time, for UK supermarket Sainsbury's. He works with a range of advertising clients such as American Express, Dove, Fortnum & Mason, Nespresso, Pizza Express and Philips, to name a few. Review Quotes : "Celebrated author, YouTube channel host, and culinary pal of Jamie Oliver and Stanley Tucci, Contaldo knows a thing or two about Italian cooking. Now Contaldo wants to show the rest of the world the way Italians do vegetables ... [R]eaders will want to consider making room for this exuberant, enthusiastic guide to cooking vegetables with a bit of Italian flair."---- Library Journal Review Quotes : "Proper, old-school classics to use up every scrap"----Jamie Oliver Review Quotes : " The Amalfi Coast is known for extra-sweet, thick-skinned lemons, and native Contaldo digs into the area's flavor in a collection as bright and cheerful as its subject ... Whether codifying the 17-day process for crafting limoncello or explaining how friends at a hometown pastry shop candy citrus peel, Contaldo evokes joy."----Publishers Weekly on Gennaro's Limoni Review Quotes : "With each recipe, Contaldo brings joy and dazzlement."----Publishers Weekly on Panetteria Review Quotes : "What a fantastic book - delicious Italian food, fast."----Jamie Oliver on Gennaro's Fast Cook Italian Review Quotes : "'[An] excellent cookbook ... fun to read ...This delightful cookbook will educate and inspire."----Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Gennaro's Pasta Perfecto! Review Quotes : "Italian master-chef Contaldo, who famously taught Jamie Oliver to cook Italian, recounts his childhood in exquisite detail, matching his recollections to the subject on point ... Artfully arranged photographs and some well-worn and much-needed tips round out what will soon be an oft-referred-to classic."----Booklist (starred review) on Passione Brief Description : "ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST-LOVED CHEFS: Acclaimed Italian celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo regularly appears in Jamie Oliver's TV show "Jamie Cooks Italy," PBS's "Two Greedy Italians" and, most recently, Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy." He has his own YouTube food channel, and is a chef ambassador for Citalia, Parmigiano Reggiano and Birra Moretti.STUNNING- PHOTOGRAPHY: Celebrated photographer David Loftus captures beautiful food and location VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY CUISINE: Centering the vegetable in traditional Italian dishes, yet not 100% vegetarian. Verdure contains recipes to help cut back meat consumption by offering vegetarian substitutions. GLOBAL CAMPAIGN: A collection of recipes that champion a sustainable, eco-conscious diet. Discover a culinary journey that raises awareness about the environmental impact of the food industry while nourishing both body and planet. "-- Review Quotes : "Italian chef Contaldo, who has authored over a dozen books, comes quite close to an all-vegetarian cookbook with this celebration of all things verdure ... Contaldo introduces each of the 28 vegetables he dubs most commonly found with quick fun facts plus good, sensible advice on cookery, prepping, cultivating, and similar topics. One to five dishes appear for each vegetable, from artichokes and asparagus to radicchio and tomatoes, categorized by color: green, red, sunshine, and purple ... Contaldo ensures that all facets of the traditional menu are covered, particularly the main dishes and the sides. A rainbow of verdure."----Booklist Publisher Marketing : Tasty, colorful, and loaded with flavor, Gennaro's Verdure highlights the versatility of vegetables in various, delicious recipes. In Gennaro's Verdure , beloved Italian chef, Gennaro Contaldo transforms humble vegetables from side dish material into the hero of the plate, using punchy flavors from staple ingredients. Structured by color, in chapters that group recipes into vegetable families, Gennaro champions their versatility and breaks the common misconception that veggies lack in texture and flavor. From Beet Carpaccio to Pea Souffle, Asparagus Carbonara, Tomato Sorbet, and Spinach "plumcake"; Gennaro maximizes the star-quality potential of the unassuming veggies that sit at the back of our fridge. Not all recipes are entirely plant-based, but all include plants. These are innovative meals with an Italian touch; uncompromising in flavor and more than sufficient for hungry flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike. Review Citations: Booklist 02/15/2024 pg. 12 (EAN 9781623711191, Hardcover) Library Journal 02/23/2024 pg. 1 (EAN 9781623711191, Hardcover) Contributor Bio: Contaldo, Gennaro Gennaro Contaldo is the legendary chef and restaurateur who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about Italian cooking. Gennaro first started helping in restaurant kitchens on the Amalfi Coast at the age of eight, later becoming one of London's most celebrated chefs. He is a TV favorite, appearing in Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Jamie Cooks Italy , and starring in PBS's Two Greedy Italians . These days he divides his time between cookbook publications, magazine articles, and teaching masterclasses at Jamie Oliver's cooking school. Contributor Bio: Loftus, David Award-winning, influential and internationally acclaimed, David Loftus' photographs for the books of Jamie Oliver, Rachel Khoo, Gennaro Contaldo, Elizabeth David and April Bloomfield have brought food to life for millions of people. For over 20 years, David has photographed over 100 books including all but one of Jamie Oliver's international best-sellers. He has also directed television commercials including one of the most successful food ads of all time, for UK supermarket Sainsbury's. He works with a range of advertising clients such as American Express, Dove, Fortnum & Mason, Nespresso, Pizza Express and Philips, to name a few.

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 224 | Publication Date: 2024-03-12