Vanja van der Leeden

About The Author

Vanja van der Leeden, a Dutch-Indonesian chef and culinary writer, combines her rich cultural background with her experiences living in Italy. Formerly a restaurant chef, Vanja now focuses on creating nutritious comfort food, writing cookbooks, and producing cooking videos from her home kitchen. Her work reflects her love for strong flavors, culinary experimentation, and the balance between healthy eating and indulgence

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Books by Vanja van der Leeden

Italopunk

145 Recipes to Shock Your Nonna (Italian Cookbook)

By Vanja van der Leeden

Best Cookbooks of 2025, Wired
10 Best Recipes of 2025, Slate
Best Books of 2025, The Economist
13 Best Cookbooks of 2025, Table Magazine
Editor's Most Loved Cookbooks of 2025, Saveur

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