Gino's Italian Coastal Escape: A Taste of Italy from the Aeolian Islands to Elba

Description

Everyone's favourite Italian chef takes us on a journey of discovery, as he sails along the stunning coast of Italy to explore delicious, local food by the sea. Off the beaten track and into the markets, kitchens and restaurants where the very best authentic, seasonal Italian ingredients and culinary traditions can be found - Gino visits tiny fishing villages and hidden beaches, as well as bigger bustling seaside resorts. And just because he's by the sea, it's not all about fish and seafood, although that's obviously a big part of the story. Gino also discovers there are plenty of other recipes to try from mouth-watering pastas, fresh salads and sumptuous desserts.This book is a collection of recipes that will delight all lovers of Italian food and give us a true taste of the beauty of the Italian coast that lies along the way. Chapters will include: Antipasti; Pasta and Rice; Pizza; Fish; Shellfish and Seafood; Poultry and Meat; Salads, Sides and Accompaniments; Desserts.

'My grandfather said that a good recipe doesn't need many ingredients because if the ingredients are good quality and full of flavour, why do you have to cover up or change their taste'; this is a philosophy Gino has stuck to since he first started in the kitchen. Born in Napoli and trained at the Luigi de Medici Catering College, Gino has fast become one of the nation's favourite TV chefs and author of several bestselling books, most recently Gino's Hidden Italy - the latest TV tie-in from his hugely popular Gino's Italian Escape series, he also is a resident chef on This Morning and has opened multiple eateries across the country.