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The new currency in cuisine is called trust. Guests no longer want theater—they want substance. Straker delivers exactly that. This attitude also sends a strong signal to restaurateurs in Austria and Germany: back to basics does not mean back to the past, but forward with authenticity.
A cookbook for everyone who wants to stage less and achieve more – at the stove and in their hearts. Perfect for professionals who are looking for honest inspiration and want to motivate their team to break new ground – with butter, gut feeling, and enthusiasm.
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Recipes you’ll love
Author: Thomas Straker
Publisher: Callwey
240 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2760-2
If you want to understand why Angelo Coassin, alias @cookingwithbello, has attracted millions of followers online, you don’t have to look far – his first cookbook, “Cooking Like a Real Italian,” is an invitation to a culinary journey through Italy that is as charming as it is practical for everyday use. What particularly struck us while reading it was that the recipes are deliberately kept simple, but never banal. The typical Italian culinary philosophy – few ingredients, maximum quality – is consistently implemented here. From classic antipasti to pizza, pasta, and more, to original dolce and aperitivo ideas such as a tiramisu espresso martini or a pistachio lava cake, the book brings both tried-and-true classics and creative new discoveries to the table.
Between the recipes, Coassin charmingly conveys what Italian cuisine is really all about: the feeling of enjoying food together. This also includes many small but valuable tips, such as the famous pasta water for creamy sauces or the perfect lemon pesto. We particularly like the successful balance between traditional family cuisine and modern influences – inspired by Angelo’s childhood with his mother and grandmother as well as his international career.
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Cook like a real Italian – Amazingly simple & guaranteed authentic favorite recipes
Author: Angelo Coassin (@cookingwithbello)
Publisher: Südwest Verlag
176 pages
ISBN: 978-3-517-10394-5
Price: €25.00 [Germany] | €25.70 [Austria] | CHF 34.50
Publication date: April 2025
For the kitchens. For the future. For the industry. Taste of Tomorrow is the new competition for young talent that will bring young culinary talents from several countries to the big stage in 2025. After a multi-stage selection process, the eight finalists have been chosen.
The new currency in cuisine is called trust. Guests no longer want theater—they want substance. Straker delivers exactly that. This attitude also sends a strong signal to restaurateurs in Austria and Germany: back to basics does not mean back to the past, but forward with authenticity.
A cookbook for everyone who wants to stage less and achieve more – at the stove and in their hearts. Perfect for professionals who are looking for honest inspiration and want to motivate their team to break new ground – with butter, gut feeling, and enthusiasm.
INFO
Recipes you’ll love
Author: Thomas Straker
Publisher: Callwey
240 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2760-2