Italopunk

145 Recipes to Shock Your Nonna (Italian Cookbook)

By: Vanja van der Leeden

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Hardcover | 29 July 2025

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400 Pages

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26.98 x 19.48 x 4.06

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"An incredible gem! A pearl!" —Yvette van Boven, author of Home Made

"Gathers recipes and interviews from Italy’s neo-trattorias for modern twists on classic dishes." —Publishers Weekly

"Successfully makes the case that if people love their cuisine, they ought to let it grow." —Shelf Awareness

"Any reader can browse this for an inviting new take on recognizable classics—but those who want to go deeper will get a look at where Italian cooking is headed."—Booklist, STARRED

Italopunk is not just a cookbook but a culinary manifesto that challenges the conventional boundaries of Italian cuisine through 145 recipes from Italy’s Neo-Trattorias.

From Sicily to Milan, a new generation of chefs from Italy's Neo-Trattorias is disrupting Italian cuisine with bold and modern twists. Italopunk celebrates these unexpected flavors and irreverent takes on beloved classics—Panzanella brightened with mango, tiramisu with a hint of sesame, cacio e pepe sprinkled with mint... Through recipes, interviews, and restaurant recs, this lively romp through Italy is sure to inspire and revolutionize the way you experience Italian food.

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"Few people cook as smart, original and good as Vanja. She has an insane amount of knowledge and knows how to make something special out of every ingredient or classic dish through her endless creativity. Really: everyone should have a book by Vanja on their shelf. This book is also an incredible gem! A PEARL!"

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