Italian Quickies eBook Digital Cookbook

Italian Quickies Digital Cookbook – Authentic, Easy Recipes by Chef Mel

Your Passport to Fast, Flavourful Italian Cooking at Home

Ready to bring the heart of Italy into your kitchen? The Italian Quickies eBook by Chef Mel is your ultimate guide to cookineg quick, authentic meals — perfect for weeknights, dinner parties, or when you just need a little taste of Italy. These are easy recipes, and this is an authentic Italian Cookbook. This book will provide quick meals, meals for entertaining, and inspiraition for weeknight meals. 

After more than 25 years of teaching cooking and travelling the world collecting delicious secrets, I’ve gathered all my favourite Italian recipes — the kind that are simple, full of flavour, and bring people together — into one beautiful, practical cookbook. Italian food is honest, passionate, and joyful, just like the people who cook it. And now, with this book, it’s your turn to feel that joy. I also asked permission from the Alafaci family and they have graciously let me share their family secret recipes with you.  

✅ What’s Inside this Quickies ebook?

This easy-to-follow cookbook features 60+ tried-and-tested recipes, passed down from my Alafaci family and inspired by my travels through Italy. These are the dishes that my family and students love the most — now ready for your table.

You’ll get:

• 🍝 Quick recipes ready in 30 minutes or less

• 🍕 Authentic classics like pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and more

• 🍷 Fun plating and presentation tips to wow your guests

• 🧑‍🍳 Easy instructions that build your confidence and skill

• 🎉 Ideas for casual dinners and impressive celebrations

🍽️ Recipe Highlights

Here’s a little taste of what you’ll be cooking:

• 🥟 Easy Ravioli – with a variety of fun and flavour-packed fillings

• 🥔 Quick and Easy Gnocchi – 100% success every time with my foolproof method

• 🍅 Delicious Authentic Sauces – the soul of any Italian dish

• 🍮 Perfect Panna Cotta – the ultimate effortless entertainer

• 🍝 Pasta Making with Ease – master the art without the stress

• 🐓 Classic Pâtés – rich, smooth, and bursting with flavour

• 🍋 Homemade Limoncello – liquid sunshine in a bottle

• 🍪 Crunchy Biscotti – perfect for dipping or gifting

• 🍞 Fluffy Focaccia – with golden crust and heavenly aroma

• 🥖 Rustic Ciabatta – soft inside, crusty outside

• 🍕 Best-Ever Pizza Dough Recipe – authentic, easy, and absolutely addictive

🍅 Why You’ll Love Cooking with This Book

Italian food is more than just a meal — it’s about connection, joy, and comfort. My students say it's their best cookbook.

With this cookbook, you’ll:

• Learn to cook like a real Italian using simple, fresh ingredients

• Discover the cheffy tips and tricks I use in my own kitchen

• Build your kitchen confidence — one delicious dish at a time

• Make food that impresses without the stress

These aren’t complicated restaurant dishes — they’re honest, vibrant recipes anyone can make and enjoy.

👩‍🍳 Learn With Me — Your Own Personal Online Cooking School

This cookbook pairs beautifully with my Cheffy Skills Online Cooking Course, available now online.  Don't forget, I've been a cooking school teacher and founded Vanilla Zulu Cooking School in 2011...so I'm the real deal. Train at your own pace, in your own kitchen, and learn directly from me.

You’ll be able to:

• Access your private learning portal

• Message me any questions you have

• Have full support and guidance from me

• Replay lessons whenever you need

• Earn a certificate of completion and show off your new skills

It’s like having me as your personal chef, cooking coach, and cheerleader!

🎁 A Thoughtful Gift for Food Lovers

Looking for a heartfelt gift? This Quickies Cookbook is perfect for:

• Mother’s Day / Father’s Day surprises, gift ideas for foodies, full of easy recipes

• Gifts for foodies and beginner cooks

• Thoughtful presents for weddings, birthdays or housewarmings

• Perfect for all skill levels: from beginner to advanced foodies, chefs and cooks. 

Want to make it even more special? Bundle it with access to my online cooking course for the ultimate foodie gift.

📺 Cook Along with Me on YouTube

Need a little visual help? Search any recipe name + “Chef Mel The Happy Chef” on YouTube — chances are I’ve filmed it just for you!

💥 Grab Your Copy Today!

Your culinary adventure starts now. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your partner, or your whole family, this book will become your go-to kitchen companion.

Click Add to Cart and start cooking with confidence today!

Grazie mille and happy cooking,

Chef Mel – The Happy Chef