In this newly updated edition, Gennaro shows you how to prepare authentic Italian meals in minutes and cook them to perfection with minimum effort by letting your oven or appliance do the work. Accompanied by refreshed photography, you'll find a selection of new vegan recipes to balance out the meat-heavier chapters and complement cherished classic recipes that celebrate both the slow food movement and slow cooking. Think hearty casseroles and one-pot dishes that simmer to perfection, succulent roasts that tenderise from oven cooking, and comforting soups that quietly bubble away on the stovetop. Delight in sweet treats like meringues and fruit compotes, as well as freshly baked bread.Gennaro, a traditional Italian cook, showcases the use of economical meat cuts, beans, root vegetables and pulses — all enhanced by the slow cooking process.