'There is no one better to take you on a journey to the beautiful island of Sardinia than Francesco, with his in-depth knowledge of the land, its food and traditions.' GENNARO CONTALDO'There is such a beautiful feeling of home in this book. It's a pure love letter to Italian food filled to the brim with recipes I want to make but importantly I know I CAN make. I cannot wait to get this covered in sauce as I have it permanently open on my kitchen side.' EMILY ENGLISH Sardinia captures the true spirit of Mediterranean cooking. Here, you find a way of life filled with
simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients, healthy fats and plenty of time spent cooking, eating and spending time with loved ones. Sardinia is, after all, one of only five designated
'blue zones' in the world - where people live longer than anywhere else.
In
Eat Like a Sardinian, chef
Francesco Mattana invites you to discover the rich and varied food culture of the island, bringing together his experiences learning to cook from the women around him and years of teaching experience to create 90 delicious home-cooking recipes that everyone can master, with all the tips and tricks needed to get them right every time. Find the perfect small bite for your
aperitivo hour, stock up your larder with
preserves, perfect your
pasta and
bread-making skills, learn how to entertain the Sardinian way with impressive
fish, meat and vegetable dishes and finish it all off with a traditional
dolci. Who knew healthy living could be so sweet?
Hardback | 256 pages | Published June 2026
