Simply Italian

From the stars of the Channel 4 series Simply Italian, this cookbook showcases the very best Italian home-cooking from the Welsh valleys

The Chiappa sisters grew up in Wales in the heart of a close-knit Italian community where food was always at the centre of family and social gatherings. Whether searching for porcini in the hills near their parents’ home, making pasta with the whole family, or sharing food at the annual Welsh-Italian summer picnic, they have been immersed in the Italian way of cooking all their lives.

Here they share their cherished family recipes, including all the pasta dishes featured in their Channel 4 series. From snacks, soups and salads, to mains, side dishes and desserts, this is good, simple, fresh Italian food.

Author Biography

Travelling the world with her job for a sports management agency and in need of quick fixes for dinner, Michela is an expert at pasta sauces and risottos. She also runs an Italian cafe in Cardiff. Emanuela is a full-time nanny and also runs an online business selling bespoke homemade gifts for children. She is an expert at time-consuming recipes and loves cooking for large groups. Romina works for a luxury fashion brand in London. She loves to entertain at home and is the baker of the family.