Brutto ma buono - ugly but good. The food of Florence rests on humble ingredients brought together in rough-and-ready style, with flavour at its heart. Including captivating stories and insider advice, this is a proudly fuss-free cookbook to use every day, and a joyous tribute to Italy's greatest rustic cuisine. Recipes include: Anchovy with cold butter and sourdough; Penne with tomato and vodka; Sausages with braised lentils and mustard; Roasted squash with borlotti bean and salsa verde; Country-style bread and tomato salad; 3-ingredient meringue hazelnut cookies. “Simply brilliant” - Stanley Tucci.