Gennaro's Limoni: Vibrant Italian Recipes Celebrating the Lemon

The Sfusato Amalfitano, a large, thick-skinned lemon, is a staple of the Amalfi Coast's cuisine and culture. Gennaro Contaldo, a native of the region, has brought this tradition to the UK, using lemons in everything from morning espresso to household chores. Lemons are used for their cleansing, refreshing, preserving, cooking, and adding vibrant flavor to dishes, and the book includes recipes such as Ravioli with Ricotta, Lemon and Mint, and Sicilian Chicken Involtini.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Pavilion Books

The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its vibrant culinary culture, and one of the most iconic ingredients associated with this region is the lemon. The sweet, aromatic, large, and thick-skinned Sfusato Amalfitano is a citrus fruit that has been cherished by locals for generations. When Gennaro Contaldo, a renowned foodie and author, arrived in the UK over 40 years ago, he brought with him the tradition of using lemons in daily life.

Lemons have become an integral part of the local cuisine, from a sliver of zest in his morning espresso to helping with minor ailments and household chores. No part of the lemon is wasted, as the flesh, pith, and skin are chopped into salads, juice is drizzled over meat, fish, and vegetables, while the aromatic zest adds a complexity to a dish's flavor. Even the leaves are used to wrap meat, fish, and cheese for extra flavor, or finely chopped and made into a tea infusion.

Lemons have numerous health benefits, as they can cleanse, refresh, preserve, "cook," and add a vibrant flavor to dishes. They provide color and an uplifting aroma, making them a beloved ingredient in many culinary creations. The Amalfi Coast offers a wide range of lemon-based dishes, from Ravioli with Ricotta, Lemon, and Mint to Sicilian Chicken Involtini, Lemon Biscuits, and Coffee and Lemon Semi-freddo.

This book is a beautiful and inspiring homage to the most revered of fruits, and it is also Gennaro's most inspirational book to date. Chapters include an introduction to the Amalfi Lemon and Lemons in the Kitchen, small plates, vegetables, fish, meat, desserts, drinks & preserves, sauces & dressings.

The Amalfi Coast's culinary heritage is deeply rooted in the use of lemons, and this book showcases the many ways in which these versatile fruits can be incorporated into delicious dishes. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a culinary enthusiast, this book will inspire you to explore the endless possibilities of using lemons in your cooking.

Weight: 810g
Dimension: 198 x 252 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911663188