Step into the heart of Italy and cook alongside a real Italian nonna. These legendary
grandmothers have perfected delicious, traditional cooking that goes beyond just pasta and
ensures a healthy and happy life.
Vicky Bennison, creator of the hit YouTube channel Pasta Grannies, has spent years
capturing the stories and recipes of these remarkable women. In this mouth-watering
collection, the nonnas invite you to discover the secrets of their flavoursome cooking and
kitchen wisdom - part of their recipe for the good life.
From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-drenched coast of Sicily, this feast of homemade
recipes brings together over 70 of the best regional dishes. Every plate is simple yet
bursting with old, seasonal ingredients - fresh vegetables, hearty pulses, fish, meat, pizza,
pies and, of course, a generous helping of pasta.
Make delicious dishes that bring family and friends together, showcasing the joy of nonnaapproved
Italian cooking and turning every meal into an experience to be savoured and
shared.
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ISBN
9781460770368
Publish date
01 September 2026
Page count
248
Dimensions
267 x 203 mm
About the author
Vicky Bennison is creator of the hugely popular YouTube channel, Pasta Grannies. Her first Pasta
Grannies cookbook won a James Beard Foundation award in 2020. Other accolades have
followed: she was a TEDx speaker in 2021; she was named a Conde Nast Traveler of the Year in
2024 for her work as a culinary documentarian; and won the ITV Food Creator of the Year award
in 2025. Pasta Grannies is regularly featured in publications such as the New York Times,
Financial Times, Vogue, and even appears (briefly) in the first season of the hit TV series, The
Bear.