Slow By Gennaro Contaldo
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Slow By Gennaro Contaldo
Savour the rich flavours and comforting simplicity of Italian slow cooking with Slow by Gennaro Contaldo. In this beautifully updated edition, Gennaro shares his passion for creating authentic Italian dishes using slow, gentle cooking methods that transform simple, affordable ingredients into deeply flavourful meals.
Whether you're using a slow cooker, oven, or stovetop, this collection of hearty recipes demonstrates how time and patience can create some of the most satisfying food imaginable.
Key Features
- Written by renowned Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo
- Updated edition with refreshed photography
- Includes new vegan recipes alongside classic favourites
- Features authentic Italian slow-cooked dishes
- Handy temperature conversion chart for different cooking appliances
- Focuses on affordable, everyday ingredients
- Ideal for slow cookers, ovens, and stovetop cooking
- Perfect for batch cooking and family meals
Product Description
In Slow, Gennaro Contaldo celebrates the timeless Italian tradition of slow cooking, where simple ingredients are given time to develop rich flavours and melt-in-the-mouth textures. By combining economical cuts of meat, beans, pulses, root vegetables, and fresh ingredients with low-and-slow cooking techniques, he creates nourishing dishes that are both comforting and affordable.
Designed for modern home cooks, the book includes practical guidance for adapting recipes to different kitchen appliances. A useful conversion chart at the front helps readers easily translate cooking times and temperatures between ovens, slow cookers, and other methods.
The collection includes everything from hearty casseroles and one-pot meals to succulent roasts, rustic soups, homemade breads, and indulgent desserts. New vegan recipes sit alongside beloved classics, ensuring there's something for every table.
Featured Dishes
- Slow-cooked casseroles
- Traditional Italian one-pot meals
- Tender roasted meats
- Hearty bean and pulse dishes
- Rustic vegetable soups
- Freshly baked breads
- Fruit compotes
- Meringues and sweet treats
What You'll Find Inside
- Authentic Italian recipes
- Slow cooker-friendly meals
- Oven-cooked classics
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Family-sized dishes
- Make-ahead meals
- Practical cooking guidance
About the Author
Gennaro Contaldo is one of the most respected and beloved ambassadors of Italian cuisine. Known for his warmth, passion, and dedication to authentic cooking, he has inspired generations of home cooks with his approachable recipes and love of simple, flavourful food.
Praise for the Book
"If you fancy something warm and comforting and Italian, then this is the book for you."
— Dominique Woolf
Perfect For
- Fans of Italian cuisine
- Slow cooker enthusiasts
- Home cooks seeking budget-friendly recipes
- Families looking for comforting meals
- Batch cooking and meal prep
- Vegetarian and vegan cooks
- Fans of Gennaro Contaldo
Why You'll Love It
Slow showcases the magic of letting great ingredients speak for themselves. Packed with authentic Italian recipes, practical advice, and comforting dishes that reward patience with incredible flavour, it's an inspiring cookbook for anyone who loves wholesome, satisfying food with minimal fuss and maximum taste.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
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We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
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- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
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What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
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If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
