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Brutto ma buono – ugly but good. This is the food of Florence – rigorously simple, few ingredients, exceptionally good.

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. The food of Florence rests on humble ingredients – not many – brought together in the rough-and-ready style of everyday cooking with flavor at its heart.

This stunning brand-new cookbook offers outstanding recipes from Russell Norman s acclaimed new restaurant, Trattoria Brutto, alongside an ode to one of Italy s most beloved city s, Florence, and specifically the bohemian district of Santo Spirito.

Including Russell s captivating stories and insider advice, Brutto is a proudly fuss-free recipe book to use every day, wherever you are, and an joyous tribute to Italy s greatest rustic cuisine.