Remember the first time you chomped down on some laver bread? And how about cockles? Could be that you’re not enamoured of these most Welsh of foodstuffs, but what do you know. Italian foodie hero ...

The Italian chef taught Jamie everything he knows about Italian cooking - and regards the Essex lad as his sixth child ITALIAN chef Gennaro Contaldo is also known as Jamie Oliver’s mentor and “London ...

Jamie Oliver's mentor, Gennaro Contaldo, has just released a new cook book - and they contain some amazing dishes. Celebrating its launch, Gennaro’s Verdure: Big And Bold Italian Recipes To Pack Your ...

HE'S known as Jamie Oliver's 'London dad' and now Gennaro Contaldo has just republished his autobiographical cookbook, Gennaro's Passione. The bubbly 68-year-old is universally loved by all the chefs ...

This classic combination of spinach and ricotta is simple to prepare. Photo / David Loftus. A sensational iteration of spinach gnocchi from the man Jamie Oliver calls “the don of Italian cooking”, ...

HE may have taught Jamie Oliver how to cook Italian, but Gennaro Contaldo's learnt an important lesson or two from his protege and friend along the way. The 67-year-old chef and restaurateur - widely ...

Gennaro Contaldo is universally loved, by his customers, chefs, fans and his protege Jamie Oliver himself, who calls the 68-year-old, his 'London dad'. The feeling, however is clearly mutual. "Oh my ...

While turkey may traditionally take centre stage, for some, it's all about the stuffing when it comes to the Christmas feast. Those who usually reach for the convenience of shop-bought stuffing might ...

The sizzling weather might signal the start of holiday season for many of us, but while we slow down into relax mode, Italian cook, Gennaro Contaldo, is gearing up for another busy summer. A great ...

In Jamie's 5 Ingredient Meals, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver served up another set of delicious dishes that you can serve up at home lightning-fast. The series has now come to an end, but it is still ...