Cooking vegan has never been this simple.

Break the cycle of endless shopping trips once and for all by learning how to make ingredients go further and become more confident with your cooking.

Filled with invaluable tips on how to stock your store-cupboard and use up some of the most commonly wasted foods, this book of simple, tasty recipes is perfect for anyone trying to save time, live more sustainably and reclaim their kitchen.

Brett Cobley’s mouth-watering recipes – loved by his 68k Instagram followers – celebrate flavour, ingredients, the joy of cooking and, most importantly, eating!

Recipes include:

• Zero waste pesto
• Irish potato cakes
• Rice and bean burgers
• Puttanesca tart
• Italian toad in the hole
• Waste-less wedges
• Gnocchi alla romana
• Banana custard tarts
• Tiramisu
• Easy vegan treacle sponge

A Waterstones 'Best Books of 2022: Food and Drink' A Times Food and Drink Book of the Year 2022 and a Spectator Cook Book of the Year 2022 A Stylist Christmas Gift Pick 2022 'If pasta is a religion, this book is its sermon' Russell Norman, founder of Polpo and Brutto 'Rewarding ... you discover a lot about Italy here ... huge fun' Sunday Times In one shape or another, pasta has been an Italian staple since the days of ancient Rome. It has been the food of peasants, the pride of royalty and a culinary badge of honour for Italian emigrants all over the world. It's hard to imagine Italy without pasta, yet the history of the country's most famous food has changed with the fortunes of eaters and cooks alike. In A Brief History of Pasta, discover the humble origins of fettuccine Alfredo that lie in a back-street trattoria in Rome, how Genovese sauce became a Neapolitan staple and what conveyor belts have to do with serving spaghetti. Meet the people who have shaped pasta's history, from the traders who brought pesto to the world to the celebrity chef who sparked national outrage by adding an unpeeled garlic clove to his recipe for amatriciana sauce. Renowned culinary historian Luca Cesari delves into the fascinating variety of his country's best-loved food, serving up the secrets behind the creamiest carbonara, the richest ragu alla Bolognese and the tastiest tortellini.

Celebrate one of life's simplest pleasures in Pasta et Al: The Many Shapes of a Family Tradition, a joyous cookbook featuring 60 classic recipes for handmade pasta. Alec Morris was taught how to cook fresh pasta by his nonna as a child, and now carries on the tradition every Sunday with his young sons, Aldo and Elio. The weekly family ritual became a successful blog, which grew into an international community drawn together by an irresistible blend of recipes served with a pinch of humour, plenty of heart, and some delightfully meddling little hands. Join Al, Al and El and discover how to make over 30 different pasta doughs and 42 different pasta shapes – long, short, big and flat, small and squishy, and filled – with step-by-step tutorials and a range of delicious recipes from green lasagne to spiralled cappellacci, showstopping agnolotti and the perfect carbonara. This vividly photographed, brilliantly written guide is a snapshot of love and loss, old traditions and new beginnings, and treasured Italian cooking. Pasta et Al will inspire new and seasoned pasta-makers alike to create memorable traditions of their own.

Explore the delicious world of pasta with this fun cookbook. Californian native Deborah Kaloper provides over 60 incredible recipes, from rustic Italian classics to New World fusions. Each of the chapters is based on pasta shape: Long Pasta, Short-cut Pasta, Filled Pasta and so on. Satisfy the whole family with recipes for Spaghetti and Meatballs or Traditional Macaroni E Cheese. Then experiment with the really long and fun-sounding Italian words: Penne Arrabbiata, Mussels with Fregola, Gorgonzola Gnocchi al Forno and many more. A beautiful photograph accompanies every recipe, with pasta dishes to suit any night - whether you're cooking to impress friends or to curl up with a bowl on the couch.

Spending time with our family and friends has never felt so important - and so often this means cooking for the ones you love.

Who better to take inspiration from than Pasta Grannies who have spent their lifetimes plating up comfort and connection. Vicky Bennison, the author of the bestselling Pasta Grannies cookbook, brings you more heart-warming recipes and stories from our favourite Italian grandmothers in this easy-to-follow, crowd-pleasing recipe book that shows you how to make authentic Italian food that everyone will enjoy.

Discover 91 year-old Pina's chestnut gnocchi with walnut pesto, lovingly made with ingredients she grows around her home in Liguria; or 99 year-old Marietta's special tagliatelle recipe, which is not really a recipe at all but a reflection of her vegetable garden, the Calabrian countryside and the changing seasons. As well as meat, seafood and vegetable pasta recipes, chapters cover pizzas, pastries and pies, rice and pulses, dairy and herbs, nuts and spices.

Every recipe is accompanied with a QR code which, once scanned, will take you directly to the YouTube videos of these remarkable women and their recipes. Complete with stunning location and recipe photography throughout, with a clear guide to pasta making by hand, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking is not only a celebration of cooking and feasting together, it is an insight into their lives, and a joyous slice of the Italian way of life.

The Italians have a secret . . .

There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, and an affinity with particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside the flavours of local ingredients, and the perfect combination can turn an ordinary dish into something sublime.

With a stunning cover design to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, The Geometry of Pasta pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef, Jacob Kenedy, with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s incredible black-and-white designs to reveal the science, history and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy.

A striking fusion of design and food, The Geometry of Pasta tells you everything you need to know about cooking and eating pasta like an Italian.

"When you have good ingredients, you don't have to worry about cooking. They do the work for you." – Lucia, 85 Inspired by the hugely popular YouTube channel of the same name, Pasta Grannies is a wonderful collection of time-perfected Italian recipes from the people who have spent a lifetime cooking for love, not a living: Italian grandmothers. Featuring easy and accessible recipes from all over Italy, you will be transported into the very heart of the Italian home to learn how to make great-tasting Italian food. Pasta styles range from pici – a type of hand-rolled spaghetti that is simple to make – to lumachelle della duchessa – tiny, ridged, cinnamon-scented tubes that take patience and dexterity. More than just a compendium of dishes, Pasta Grannies tells the extraordinary stories of these ordinary women and shows you that with the right know how, truly authentic Italian cooking is simple, beautiful and entirely achievable.

Pasta is the ultimate resource for every level chef--over 100 recipes for pasta, soups, stir-fries, sauces, desserts and baked dishes! Make ragus, soups, salads, dim sum, and more with this internationally inspired collection of recipes. Pasta, in all its shapes and sizes, is loved the world over. With this internationally inspired collection of recipes on hand, make ragus, soups, salads, dim sum, and more. From mac and cheese to udon and dumplings, satisfy all palates and make the most of your pasta with everything you need to make a full meal out of it. This is the only pasta cookbook you'll ever need.

Author Brian Yarvin takes us on a 100+ recipe around-the-world culinary tour, from Malaysian Assam Laksa (fish in a spicy tamarind noodle soup) and Tibetan Then Thuk (handmade noodles in broth), to Turkish Rokali Eriste (noodles with arugula, walnuts, and yogurt) and Mexican Puchero Vaquero de Zacetecas (Cowboy beef and noodle stew). Noodles are part of worldwide cuisine, from Central Europe to South America to Africa. The range of grains, flavors, and textures is dazzling. From making the dough to preparing complete dishes with delectable vegetables, meats, and spices, author Brian Yarvin will help you get delicious results, and his writing will entertain you throughout.

Master the art of pretty-and delicious-pasta! Tired of eating the same old pasta from a box? Danny Freeman, the pasta maker of TikTok, has the solution for you. Danny Loves Pasta will teach you how to make colorful and creative fresh pasta, unlike anything you can find at the store. Potted succulent ravioli, rose tortellini, pumpkin-shaped gnocchi, pasta pinwheels-all these and more are possible for even the most novice of pasta makers. With no special equipment needed, you will learn how to take simple ingredients like flour, eggs, beets, and spinach, and turn them into vibrant works of delicious pasta art in every color of the rainbow. This book will feature: - 5 dough recipes (vegan and gluten-free options included) - 13 ways to add color - 7 foundations for pattern making - 6 traditional pasta shapes - 9 new pasta shapes - 14 fillings and sauces You'll then learn how to use vegetables, herbs, and spices to naturally add color to your dough so you can make everything from rainbow ravioli to striped spaghetti. Using simple techniques, you'll be able to create eye-catching pasta designs like tie-dye, polka dots, and plaid, and pair them with traditional Italian pasta shapes like farfalle, tortellini, and linguini. You'll then take pasta to new heights by creating shapes and designs you've never seen before: pasta plants, flowers, animals, and more. These edible sculptures are as tasty as they are beautiful (not to mention, great for entertaining and family dinners), yet they're surprisingly simple to create by combining traditional pasta-making techniques with lessons learned from origami, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and other crafts. And don't forget the sauce! You'll then learn how to pair your creations with the perfect sauce, with modern spins on classic Italian recipes that can become weeknight staples.

James Beard Award-winning author Aliza Green shows you how to use the best ingredients and simple, classic techniques to make fresh, homemade pasta in your own kitchen. *Named one of the Top 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years for Best Technique and Equipment by Cooking Light* With hundreds of gorgeous photos from acclaimed food photographer Steve Legato and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that call for just the simplest ingredients and a handful of unique kitchen tools, making pasta at home has never been easier, more fun, or more delicious. As if you were standing by her side in the kitchen, Aliza offers a thorough course on the art of making pasta, from selecting ingredients and mastering different types of doughs to making a range of classic and creative shapes and flavors. This foundation combined with helpful tips from her many years of experience and bits of history on pasta traditions in Italy and around the world make this the only pasta-making book you'll need. Making Artisan Pasta features: Recipes for pasta doughs made completely from scratch, with delicious ingredients including buckwheat and whole wheat flour, roasted red pepper, asparagus, squash, porcini mushroom, and even squid ink and chocolate Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for rolling, shaping, and stuffing dough for gnocchi, lasagna, cannelloni, pappardelle, tagliatelle, ravioli, and dozens of other styles of pasta Detailed instructions on how to make the ultimate in pasta: hand-stretched dough Chinese pot stickers, Polish pierogi, Turkish manti, and other delectable pastas from beyond its traditional Italian borders Artisan tips to help anyone, from novice to experienced, make unforgettable pasta Making Artisan Pasta brings to you the satisfying pleasure of working with your hands using simple tools to create fresh artisan pasta to share with your family and friends.

A glorious update of a modern classic - full of colourful recipes that evoke Italian life at its most enticing, Passione is the story of Gennaro Contaldo's upbringing in Italian food and will teach you to cook like a true Italian. Born just metres away from the sea on Italy's stunning Amalfi coast, Gennaro learnt from his father how to seek out wild food - free-diving for oysters, foraging for wild mushrooms and missing school to go fishing. This adventurous spirit lived on throughout Gennaro's career in food and was what went on to inspire Jamie Oliver to call Gennaro his 'London dad'. It was summed up here in this first, glorious collection of his favourite Italian recipes, originally published in 2003. Lovingly restored and updated for the modern kitchen, this new edition of this classic book features photographs from Gennaro's childhood alongside stunning food and travel photography. Over 100 recipes, full of delightful personal recollections, share the secrets of Gennaro's love affair with Italian food, and will inspire cooks of all abilities to taste the true flavours of the Italian coastline. Buon appetito! 'His talent for cooking and story-telling changed my life and food forever.' Jamie Oliver 'The man cooks like an angel and no ordinary angel.' Matthew Norman, Sunday Telegraph