Truly Italian by Ursula Ferrigno gathers 1999 hardcover charm with 224 pages of regional recipes and vivid illustrations that make classic Italian cooking feel immediately doable. The tall, 270 mm pages stay open on the counter, giving home chefs space to reference while sauces simmer.
This cookbook spotlights authentic techniques for handmade pasta, risotti, seafood and desserts, all photographed in rich colour that invites readers to recreate restaurant-level dishes at home. Expect clear instructions, pantry notes and the warmth of Ferrigno’s teaching style that has guided cooks since the late ’90s.
The copy offered is clean and tight: no writing, no dog-eared corners, no smoke odour, just the occasional light mark consistent with gentle kitchen use. A sturdy Octopus Publishing Group edition ready to slip onto any shelf or gift pile.