Author(s): Ed Halmagyi

Food

An elegant contemporary cookbook celebrating the simple pleasures of great Italian trattoria food from one of Australia's liveliest restaurants. Bring home some of the pleasure of Italian family cooking with these inviting recipes created by talented young chef Ed Halmagyi. Based on dishes from Ed's trattoria, Nove Cucina, these recipes blend classic Italian technique and fresh local produce, with mouthwatering results. Pollo Calabriana, Veal Involtini, Fusilli with Beetroot, Walnuts and Peas, Chocolate and Ricotta Cake: Nove Cucina means you can produce simple, stylish and delectable Italian home-style food that will be equally popular with families and foodies. A 'Kids in the Kitchen' section means that everyone can become involved in the joys of cooking. Eating trattoria-style has never been so easy.