{"product_id":"franco-pepe-pizza-chef-hardcover","title":"Franco Pepe: Pizza Chef - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFranco Pepe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElisia Menduni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFaith Willinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story, ideology, and recipes of master pizzaiolo Franco Pepe, founder of the world-famous Pizzeria Pepe in Grani\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranco Pepe is no ordinary pizzaiolo - he's a culinary genius who has revolutionized the world of pizza. Born into a family of bakers, Pepe mastered the craft of traditional pizza-making before dedicating himself to experimentation with ancient flour blends and fermentation methods. He founded his restaurant, Pepe in Grani, in Caiazzo, near Naples, and quickly gained worldwide acclaim, attracting hordes of food-savvy travelers with exceptional pizzas made with his unique signature dough and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFranco Pepe: Pizza Chef\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how Pepe elevated the humble pizza to new culinary heights. Packed with rich storytelling and vivid photographs, the cookbook uncovers the secrets behind Pepe's artistry and presents 30 exclusive recipes designed for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the simple, rustic Pizza a Libretto, the recipe collection ranges from La Ritrovata, a nostalgic homage to Pepe's father's pizza marinara, and Memento, a plant-based pizza featuring chickpea cream, to the sweet and savory Crisommola del Vesuvio, inspired by Franco's desire to use rare local apricots, and Sensazione di Costiera, which brings together the citrus scents and seafood flavors of the Amalfi Coast. Together, the recipes reveal Pepe's passion for high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and the delicate balance of flavors that make his pizzas so exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also features forewords by food writer Faith Willinger, chef and author Nancy Silverton, and food writer and pizza aficionado Daniel Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFranco Pepe\u003c\/b\u003e learned his trade from his grandparents, parents, and siblings, and also from time spent among the pizza masters of Naples. He set up Pepe in Grani in Caiazzo to follow his own vision and, since then, he has won countless awards, including Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2019 and 2020. His pizza and his pizzeria are constantly ranked the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisia Menduni\u003c\/b\u003e is an anthropologist, pizza and baking expert, food writer, food creative, and independent scholar. She is known for her writing, reporting, photography, and video making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaith Willinger\u003c\/b\u003e is an American-born food writer and cookbook author who has lived in Italy since 1973. She shares her culinary insights through writing, teaching, and guided food tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Silverton\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed American chef, baker, and author, and co-owner of the Mozza Restaurant Group, which includes Pizzeria Mozza.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Young\u003c\/b\u003e is the London-based pioneer behind the website youngandfoodish, and the author of eight books, including Phaidon's \u003ci\u003eWhere to Eat Pizza\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 11.4 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51988795949357,"sku":"9781837290611","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/kT-VRUdqlr9781837290611.webp?v=1776235820","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/franco-pepe-pizza-chef-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}