Italian food is always a firm favourite but there are certain dishes that really stand out and hit the spot when a deeply comforting, home-cooked treat is in order. Whether it's a Winter Squash Stew or a baked pasta dish with a bubbling, melted cheesy top, the 125 recipes in this outstanding collection bring together everything that is best about good food that can be cooked at home with ease. Julia della Croce is one of the leading cognoscenti of Italian food and cookery and brings her expertise to every chapter, from Welcoming Dishes and Bowlfuls of Soup to Pasta by Heart and Everyday Sauces. Including Meat, Fish, and Seafood Main Courses, as well as Vegetable Accompaniments, Sunday Treats and Baby's First Meals, Italian Comfort Food is the indispensable winter treat for your family and friends.