The Low Carb Italian Kitchen: Modern Mediterranean Recipes for Weight Loss and Better Health

The Low Carb Italian Kitchen: Modern Mediterranean Recipes for Weight Loss and Better Health revisits classic Italian cooking with a low-carb perspective, while taking inspiration from the Mediterranean diet. Written by Italian food and low-carb specialists Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi, it explores how familiar favourites can be approached within a healthier eating lifestyle.

Drawing on ninety-three years of cooking experience and several bestsellers, the Caldesis share more than 80 Italian recipes created for low-carb eating. The book introduces their bespoke CarbScale, designed to make low-carb choices simpler, and features a broad mix of dishes, from sugar-free dolci and low-carb pizza to portion-controlled pasta with plenty of vegetables, alongside a selection of antipasti.

Key details

• By Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi
• More than 80 Italian recipes for low-carb eating
• Introduces the Caldesis’ bespoke CarbScale
• Low-carb versions of pizza, pasta and tiramisu
• Includes sugar-free dolci, vegetable-rich portion-controlled pasta and antipasti

Synopsis

This cookbook outlines ways to adapt Italian cuisine for a low-carb diet while staying close to the spirit of Mediterranean eating. Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi present more than 80 recipes, supported by their CarbScale, to help make low-carb Italian cooking more straightforward. The collection spans sweet and savoury ideas, including sugar-free dolci, low-carb pizza, pasta with abundant vegetables and antipasti.