Italopunk: 145 Recipes to Shock Your Nonna (Italian Cookbook) [Hardcover]

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An incredible gem! A pearl! —Yvette van Boven, author ofHome Made

Italopunkis not just a cookbook but a culinary manifesto that challenges the conventional boundaries of Italian cuisine through 145 recipes from Italy’s Neo-Trattorias.

From Sicily to Milan, a new generation of chefs from Italy's Neo-Trattorias is disrupting Italian cuisine with bold and modern twists.Italopunkcelebrates these unexpected flavors and irreverent takes on beloved classics—Panzanella brightened with mango, tiramisu with a hint of sesame, cacio e pepe sprinkled with mint... Through recipes, interviews, and restaurant recs, this lively romp through Italy is sure to inspire and revolutionize the way you experience Italian food.Vanja van der Leeden, a Dutch-Indonesian chef and culinary writer, combines her rich cultural background with her experiences living in Italy. Formerly a restaurant chef, Vanja now focuses on creating nutritious comfort food, writing cookbooks, and producing cooking videos from her home kitchen. Her work reflects her love for strong flavors, culinary experimentation, and the balance between healthy eating and indulgence"The best cookbooks take the reader on a nuanced culinary journey. Italopunk does this in the best possible way, convincing foodies to follow a culinary road map from top to toe of Italy. The Dutch Indonesian chef and writer van der Leeden “punks” up traditional Italian with offbeat additions—a touch of coffee grounds and slices of taleggio finish off a white asparagus and porcini risotto, while lemongrass and lime leaf infuse an Indonesian-inspired caponata. Nearly 150 recipes cover snacks, creamy primi (pasta, pil8