THE EDIBLE GARDEN

Welcome to “50 Easy Recipes from the Garden,” a celebration of simplicity, freshness, and the joy of cooking with just a handful of ingredients straight from the earth. I’m Chef Pollicina, and for the past 15 years, I’ve devoted myself to Italian cuisine—honoring the timeless traditions of my homeland while always drawing inspiration from the garden.

Raised in a home where the kitchen was the heart and the garden was our pantry, I learned early on that the best recipes are the simplest ones, made with the finest, freshest ingredients. There is nothing quite like the taste of a sun-ripened tomato, the aroma of freshly picked basil, or the sweetness of a carrot just pulled from the soil. These pure, natural flavours are the soul of this book.

Whether you're a kitchen veteran or a culinary newbie, these recipes are simple to execute, take minimal time to prepare, and are sure to delight. My wish is that you'll find some new staples, revel in the joy of cooking in tandem with the seasons, and, above all, relish the pure pleasures of consuming food that doesn't get any fresher.

Buon appetito!