Savour the rich flavours and comforting simplicity of Italian slow cooking with Slow by Gennaro Contaldo. In this beautifully updated edition, Gennaro shares his passion for creating authentic Italian dishes using slow, gentle cooking methods that transform simple, affordable ingredients into deeply flavourful meals.
Whether you’re using a slow cooker, oven, or stovetop, this collection of hearty recipes demonstrates how time and patience can create some of the most satisfying food imaginable.
Key Features
- Written by renowned Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo
- Updated edition with refreshed photography
- Includes new vegan recipes alongside classic favourites
- Features authentic Italian slow-cooked dishes
- Handy temperature conversion chart for different cooking appliances
- Focuses on affordable, everyday ingredients
- Ideal for slow cookers, ovens, and stovetop cooking
- Perfect for batch cooking and family meals
Product Description
In Slow, Gennaro Contaldo celebrates the timeless Italian tradition of slow cooking, where simple ingredients are given time to develop rich flavours and melt-in-the-mouth textures. By combining economical cuts of meat, beans, pulses, root vegetables, and fresh ingredients with low-and-slow cooking techniques, he creates nourishing dishes that are both comforting and affordable.
Designed for modern home cooks, the book includes practical guidance for adapting recipes to different kitchen appliances. A useful conversion chart at the front helps readers easily translate cooking times and temperatures between ovens, slow cookers, and other methods.
The collection includes everything from hearty casseroles and one-pot meals to succulent roasts, rustic soups, homemade breads, and indulgent desserts. New vegan recipes sit alongside beloved classics, ensuring there’s something for every table.
Featured Dishes
- Slow-cooked casseroles
- Traditional Italian one-pot meals
- Tender roasted meats
- Hearty bean and pulse dishes
- Rustic vegetable soups
- Freshly baked breads
- Fruit compotes
- Meringues and sweet treats
What You’ll Find Inside
- Authentic Italian recipes
- Slow cooker-friendly meals
- Oven-cooked classics
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Family-sized dishes
- Make-ahead meals
- Practical cooking guidance
About the Author
Gennaro Contaldo is one of the most respected and beloved ambassadors of Italian cuisine. Known for his warmth, passion, and dedication to authentic cooking, he has inspired generations of home cooks with his approachable recipes and love of simple, flavourful food.
Praise for the Book
“If you fancy something warm and comforting and Italian, then this is the book for you.”
— Dominique Woolf
Perfect For
- Fans of Italian cuisine
- Slow cooker enthusiasts
- Home cooks seeking budget-friendly recipes
- Families looking for comforting meals
- Batch cooking and meal prep
- Vegetarian and vegan cooks
- Fans of Gennaro Contaldo
Why You’ll Love It
Slow showcases the magic of letting great ingredients speak for themselves. Packed with authentic Italian recipes, practical advice, and comforting dishes that reward patience with incredible flavour, it’s an inspiring cookbook for anyone who loves wholesome, satisfying food with minimal fuss and maximum taste.
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