Eat Like A Sardinian (live To 100)

By (author) Mattana, Francesco
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Healthy food never tasted so good, with this celebration of authentic Sardinian food by Italian cooking star and online sensation Francesco Mattana.
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''There is no one better to take you on a journey to the beautiful island of Sardinia than Francesco, with his in-depth knowledge of the land, its food and traditions.'' GENNARO CONTALDO

''There is such a beautiful feeling of home in this book. It''s a pure love letter to Italian food filled to the brim with recipes I want to make but importantly I know I CAN make. I cannot wait to get this covered in sauce as I have it permanently open on my kitchen side.'' EMILY ENGLISH

Sardinia captures the true spirit of Mediterranean cooking. Here, you find a way of life filled with simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients, healthy fats and plenty of time spent cooking, eating and spending time with loved ones. Sardinia is, after all, one of only five designated ''blue zones'' in the world - where people live longer than anywhere else.

In Eat Like a Sardinian, chef Francesco Mattana invites you to discover the rich and varied food culture of the island, bringing together his experiences learning to cook from the women around him and years of teaching experience to create 90 delicious home-cooking recipes that everyone can master, with all the tips and tricks needed to get them right every time. Find the perfect small bite for your aperitivo hour, stock up your larder with preserves, perfect your pasta and bread-making skills, learn how to entertain the Sardinian way with impressive fish, meat and vegetable dishes and finish it all off with a traditional dolci. Who knew healthy living could be so sweet?
Table of contents:
Introduction
Aperitivo & Antipasti
Pane & Pasta
Primi
Secondi
Contorni & Verdura
La Dolce Vita
Dispensa
Grazie
Index
Review quote:
''There is no one better to take you on a journey to the beautiful island of Sardinia than Francesco, with his in-depth knowledge of the land, its food and traditions.'' Gennaro Contaldo

''There is such a beautiful feeling of home in this book. It''s a pure love letter to Italian food filled to the brim with recipes I want to make but importantly I know I CAN make. I cannot wait to get this covered in sauce as I have it permanently open on my kitchen side.'' Emily English

''The ability to use humble ingredients well is the greatest gift of all. Francesco teaches us exactly that, all while echoing the voices of generations.'' Julius Fiedler aka @hermann

''This book is STUNNING! It''s beautifully written, the photography is warm and inviting, and the recipes are all absolutely delicious. I want to make the Culurgiones and Tiramisù Sardo immediately.'' Jane Dunn


''This is the most wonderful cookbook, full of fantastic recipes but Francesco''s many years'' teaching cookery classes also come through in very clear, concise recipes that are easy to follow - bringing the food and flavours of Sardinia to life!'' Chris Bavin

''Captures the essence of Sardinian cuisine with recipes that are both deeply rooted in tradition and refreshingly accessible to modern cooks.'' Amelia Christie-Miller, Bold Beans

''Francesco takes us on an affectionate tour of his homeland through a selection of curated recipes, drenched with Mediterranean sunlight.'' Giuseppe Dell''Anno

''This book is pure sunshine on a plate. The recipes are inspiring, the photos are breathtaking, and together they transport you straight to a sun-soaked table by the sea. Every turn of the page makes me want to roll out fresh pasta, slow-cook somethin