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Who’s the author? Dino Joannides, possibly one of the most connected men in the British food world, and the ‘go to’ man for Italian ingredients in London. Whilst growing up, he had fascinating gastronomic encounters with producers, chefs, cooks and fellow epicureans and he has a unique network of contacts and over 30 years of food related knowledge and experience.

What’s it about? Taking different elements of Italian cooking and exploring their origin and provenance, Dino will explode myths and expound facts surrounding some of the key ingredients in Italian cooking.  There are also 100 delicious recipes to show you how to put your well-sourced ingredients together to make the most amazing, achievable and authentic Italian possible.

Recipes we love: Braised Beef Cheeks, Paccheri, ‘Nduja and Burrata and Risotto with Amarone and Radicchio.

It’s a good book for: Use as a comprehensive guide to buying authentic Italian ingredients and cooking authentic Italian food.

You’ll like it if: You’re a passionate foodie with a love for authentic Italian food and a thirst for the highest level of food knowledge.