Big Mamma Italian Recipes in 30 Minutes: Shower Time Included

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Lovely food ideas. Bought it as a present

This has a great mixture of simple, quick Italian recipes. I liked all the photos of the recipes, so I know what it’s really meant to look like. I’ll be trying some of these out.

This is a really lovely book, full of humour, tips, ideas and great pictures of the dishes and of the team. Created by the Big Mamma group of restaurants, the book covers all chapter of the Italian menu: aperitivo, antipasti, primi, secondi, contorni, pizze, dolci and a number of basics like pesto, fresh pasta and more. The recipes have original names and are mouth watering, very clearly explained and designed to be made in 30 minutes. As if to challenge the readers to keep within this time, there is always a little add on about what you can do with the spare time. A lot of attention is devoted to the ingredients as the Italians are so careful about the choices they make in this respect. The authors give many tips about how to choose your ingredients and about cooking techniques. And beyond the recipes, the book also shares many entertaining tips and information about the Italian culture and foods: Italian cheeses, films, how to choose a good parmigiano, wines, seasonal ingredients, Italian songs to round off the evening and many more. I also liked the Index which offers a list of recipes by chapter of the menu, and by ingredients. This makes it a lot easier to find your way through the book. A really nice book, full of energy and humour, and many recipes that will find their way onto my plate very soon.

I absolutely adore "Big Mamma Italian Recipes in 30 Minutes" by Big Mamma. The recipes are not only delicious and easy to follow, but they also come with a side of humour that truly sets this cookbook apart. The playful names of the dishes make cooking a fun experience, and the vibrant photographs add to the overall enjoyment of trying out new recipes. The cooking tips provided in the book are constructive, making it easy to recreate authentic Italian dishes in my kitchen. I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who loves Italian food or wants to add fun and flavour to their cooking routine. It's a joy to read and cook from, and I can't wait to try out more recipes in the future. Grazie mille, Big Mamma, for sharing your delicious recipes with us!

Oh dear. I saw a few recipes featured in last Sunday’s Mail and was keen to get the book. What a waste of money.

This is the perfect gift. My girlfriends and I went on a girls trip to Paris for our birthdays this past spring and we ate at the famous Pink Mama restaurant. It was an amazing evening and delicious food, one of the highlights of our trip. When their birthday was coming up, I knew I wanted to get them the cookbook made by the Big Mamma restaurants/company. The recipes are simple, but delicious. The book is quality made and beautiful.