Join artist and gourmet Giuseppe Parrinello as he shares nearly 60 authentic and mouthwatering recipes passed on to him by his Nonna Maria.

Cucina Quarantena was born during the Coronavirus lock-down of summer 2020 as a series of Instagram posts with the same name. Maintaining the casual narrative style of the original posts, the complete collection of recipes is presented here with all original text and photography by Parrinello.

Sicilian sunshine meets Luton’s laid-back cheek in Giuseppe’s unique and very personal casual style as he invites you to discover some culinary gems from authentic Sicilian home-style cooking.

Cucina Quarantena features recipes from Sicily’s three culinary directions: Cucina Povera (hearty peasant food), Cibo di Strada (quick and easy street food), and Cucina dei Monsù (sophisticated food for date night).

With a handful of basic but essential ingredients and sometimes even fewer instructions, Parrinello’s recipes aim to inspire a style of cooking rather than formal direction.

Cucina Quarantena is a feast for the senses served with a wink and a smile.