So much more than a recipe book, Stefano De Luca’s My Sardinian Home Cooking not only introduces authentic Sardinian recipes lovingly taught to the author by his mother, but in possibly the first book to promote Sardinian home-cooking, this foodie par excellence also shares his enthralling Sardinian backstory through images and family anecdotes.
A stunning book that bursts with the author’s passion for the delicious, healthy and colourful cuisine of his native Sardinia, as well photography (the author’s own) that captures the vistas, culture and joy de vivre of his fellow Sardinians.
Dedicated to his mother, this volume of 50 carefully selected recipes showcases the vibrancy and mouth-watering range of traditional Sardinian home cooking, as well as its versatility and use of inexpensive ingredients that almost guarantee the taste of sunshine.
Keen to impart all that it means to be Sardinian and to love your food, the author also provides an insightful and helpful ‘survival guide’designed to assist readers navigate cookery terms, ingredients and more.
A stunning and multi-faceted book, that is also a remarkable tribute to the author’s beloved mother, My Sardinian Home Cooking one of those books that will touch the heart of all foodies and lovers of island life keen to bask in metaphorical Sardinian sunshine, whilst sharing utterly delicious plates with their loved ones.
Synopsis:
The Italian & Sardinian art of simple, healthy and delicious food; my family guide to food and culture.
My mother taught me to cook when I was 8 years old in such a simple and effective way. I now proudly present my Sardinian home cooking guide, with its colourful and delicious food flavours combined with photographic landscapes offering 50 years of emotions with 50 selected recipes. I dedicate this book to my mother, a wonderful mother and cook, who had inspired me greatly. My cookbook offers the reader how to cook simple and delicious recipes, through my step-by-step instructions, for all budgets.
As Sardinia becomes a regular international tourist hot spot, I introduce as a native of the Italian island an authentic taste of home-cooked Sardinian, Mediterranean and Italian food. The tourists have always appreciated restaurant food, but this is the first cookbook of Sardinian home cooking.
This volume is of 18 chapters: Chapters 1-9 present my mission statement and vision for this book, an introduction about the island, an easy reading survival guide to Italian food terms and daily meals, Sardinian ingredients, including herbs with their qualities and healthy factors, all available in supermarkets, dry and fresh pasta categories, meat and fish production, the healthy food & lifestyle, its natural beauty.
Chapter 9-18 present my recipes laid out as in the usual way from starters to desserts with delicious and healthy ingredients, tips and how to make: from the bread starter to sourdough bread loaf and spelt bread; starters like bruschetta and sea food, pasta dishes mixed in a varieties of meat, fish and vegetarian; how to make classic tomato sauces; full on flavour meat and fish dishes baked and grilled; vegetarian side dishes for all tastes; delicious zesty fresh salads and two spongy cakes for dessert.
I have created a unique and original book presenting my food and a short story combined with high quality photos all copyrighted by me.
The author says:
“Remembering my time with mother; it was in a blissful time we had spent together enjoying her food, her home was always uplifting with joy and laughter, embracing tasting flavours and aromas with her exquisite home cooking, simply made with love for food and life itself. I wish to share her humble legacy.”
Garnering five star reviews, Amazon readers say:
“This is a wonderful self-published book that takes you into Sardinia and gets the taste buds going. Stefano the author really pours his heart and soul into this heartfelt book. Using recipes from his mamma, this book is party history, part auto biography with delicious recipes and pictures in between. Can’t wait to see more from this talented author! A must if you are into traditional rustic Italian cooking.” – auditor123
“I love this book, not just for the amazing recipes, it leaves you with the feeling that you have been to Sardinia. It tells the story of the place, and you can imagine all the lovely food on your table sharing with friends and family.I shall look for more from Stefano De Luca!” – J Merryweather
“Stefano has a passion for the food and culture of his native Sardinia that comes through in his writing, while the fact that so many of the recipes have been passed down from his mother adds a sentimental charm. Beautiful photography throughout the book entices you to have a go at the recipes. While I have yet to go on holiday to Sardinia, these recipes can transport me part of the way until circumstances allow.” – Johnny Maltby
“This book is written from the heart, excellent easy to read notes and recipe and lovely pictures too. This is proper healthy and authentic Sardinian cooking.” – R A Maltby
“A great book by an author who is passionate about cooking, culture and family. We really enjoyed trying some Italian recipes that we have never seen before, Sardinian style!!! Bravo!” – dave99
Independently published My Sardinian Home Cooking is available on Amazon as follows:
Hardcover (£34.00) – https://amzn.to/39uVS8O
Paperback (£28.00) – https://amzn.to/3LolKjJ
Kindle Format (£11.90 or free on Kindle Unlimited) – https://amzn.to/3sHgCki