Nigellissima" takes inspiration from Italian cooking to bring the spirit of Italy into the kitchen & onto the plate pronto. At the heart of Italian cookery lies a celebration of food that is fresh tasty & unpretentious; Nigella Lawson reflects this in recipes that are simple & speedy elevating everyday eating into no-fuss feasts. Italian food has colonised the world. " Nigellissima" shows us how & why in over 100 delicious dishes
- from telephone-cord pasta with Sicilian pesto to the crustless Meatzza from Sardinian couscous to Venetian stew from penne to papardelle from ragu to risotto from Italian apple pie & no-churn ices to panna cotta & sambuca kisses
- in a round-Italy quickstep that culminates in a festive chapter of party food with an Italian-inspired Christmas feast as its mouthwatering centrepiece. From the traditional to the unfamiliar here are recipes to excited the taste buds & the imagination without stressing the cook. Nigellas gastronomic heart is in Italy & in this new book she conjures up with passionate relish the warmth simplicity & directness of Italian cooking with an Anglo-twist. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs to instruct & delight " Nigellissima" is accompanied by a major new BBC TV series."