The Italian Pantry

"I love this book, full of joyfully simple, scrumptious, honest cooking – Theo has created the most delicious dishes. You won't be able to resist." – Jamie Oliver

Elevate your cooking and eating the easy way with The Italian Pantry.

World-renowned chef Theo Randall shares his 10 pantry staples and reveals his favorite ways to cook with them through 100 fabulous recipes covering Tomatoes, Porcini Mushrooms, Parmesan, Lemons, Leafy Greens, Ricotta, Polenta, Pine nuts, Honey and Breadcrumbs. From simple pasta dishes and more extravagant dinners for when you have people over, to delectable desserts and classic Italian cakes, you'll delight in Theo's take on the very best of Italian home cooking.

Packed with flavor and stunning photography, this is an essential cookbook and a modern take on the best of Italian ingredients.

Theo Randall started working at the River Café in 1989. After a brief stint at Chez Panisse under Alice Waters, he returned to London to take up the role of Head Chef at the River Café, and remained there for 15 years. He left in 2006 to launch his first restaurant, Theo Randall at the Intercontinental, which now has two more locations in Hong Kong and Bangkok. Theo has appeared on Saturday Kitchen on numerous occasions, Masterchef, Sunday Brunch, Lorraine, Chef's Protégé, and My Kitchen Rules. He also works with high-profile brands including Natoora, Coco Di Mama and Ask Italian. He has written three previous cookbooks, Pasta, My Simple Italian and The Italian Deli Cookbook.