Eat Ate

Book excerpt: Eat Ate is a celebration of Italian food, capturing the spirit of simplicity, fresh ingredients and sumptuous colours and flavours. Guy Mirabella weaves his recipes, images and stories around the themes of extravagance, generosity, love, tradition, life and food - all the things that influence him in his cooking. Fresh and seasonal dishes are prepared with love and respect for the ingredients. Food lovers will delight in the array of flavours from creamy Roast Pumpkin and Asparagus Lasagne to delicious Chargrilled Sardines, Walnut Gremolata, Green Bean and Beetroot Salad with Pesto Mayonnaise. Desserts are equally enticing with decadent creations such as Grand Marnier Orange Cake with Mascarpone as well as new takes on classics such as Tiramis , My Way. Personal reflections on food, family, travels and Guy's Sicilian heritage are complemented by stunning photography by Earl Carter. This is a book to explore and fall in love with. And to cook from again and again ....