Allen & Unwin Veneto book Food & drink English Hardcover 288 pages

Discover the secrets of authentic food of the Veneto region.

Food writer, columnist and photographer Valeria Necchio will introduce Italy's best kept secret; the cuisine of the Veneto. Celebrating the food and flavours of North Eastern Italy, the book includes lovingly-written recipes from Sarde in Saor (Marinated Sardines) to Gnocchi di Zucca al Burro e Noci (Pumpkin Gnocchi with Butter and Walnuts), Grigliata de Carne (Barbecued Pork Ribs, Pancetta and Sausage with Rosemary) to Sbrisolona (Almond Polenta Shortcake). The 100 recipes - beautifully photographed and split between sections Then, Now and Pantry - burrow deep into a culture that puts the table at the heart of the family.

Valeria Necchio is an Italian-born food photographer and writer. She shares her recipes on her popular blog, lifelovefood.co. Valeria's work has been featured on a number of publications, including Food52, Kinfolk, Guardian and Die Zeit. She is a food columnist for leading Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. @valerianecchio