Hot Brands Verdict :This is definitely a favourite here at Hot Brands, opening it is like stepping inside Gino’s home, it is welcoming, sexy and a lot of fun. It is less like a cookbook and more like an intimate conversation with a man who adores Italian food. As well as being packed full with wonderful mouth-watering recipes, there are Gino’s personal notes attached to every recipe. If you have watched him on television, you will have already been charmed, but this book really demonstrates his passion for food, he believes that there is a chef in all of us. The secret is buying good ingredients, keeping it simple and most importantly being in the mood. One of his rules, which we love is “If you are not in a good mood, don’t attempt to cook…get a take-away!” This fabulous collection includes traditional Italian dishes as well as modern dishes and his own recipes. We loved the Italian-style Spring Rolls, The Italian Shepherd’s Pie, and the Leek, Potato and Rocket Soup.

For desserts he includes the delicious Fresh Blackberry and Prosecco Jelly, Strawberry, Pistachio and Ricotta Soufflé and our personal favourite Zabaglione, one of the sexiest Italian desserts.

He also shares his rules, tips and secrets including the importance of not including too many strong flavours in a dish, a man after our own heart. His final quote made us smile, “Italian food is like Italian men, minimum effort, maximum satisfaction. Fantastico!” Based on our experiences in Venice, we have to agree!

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