QUARISA, Christina

CQ Pasta

Dive into the heart of the Calabrese cuisine with CQ Pasta – Nonna’s Calabrese Classics. This cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to
generations of cherished family recipes, lovingly curated from Nonna Connie’s kitchen. Discover secret meatballs, famous lentil sauce, and more, meticulously recorded with precise measurements to preserve their authentic fl avours.

Christina’s journey began with her popular social media channels, @CQ Pasta, where she shared cooking videos that resonated with a global audience. What started as a passion project blossomed into a vibrant online community, thanks to the unique and special recipes she shared. Th e overwhelming response and heartfelt messages from followers inspired Christina to compile
these treasured recipes into a physical cookbook.

CQ Pasta isn’t just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of heritage, a collection of stories, and a bridge connecting past and present through the joy of Italian cooking. Join Christina and Nonna Connie at the table, and experience the warmth, love, and rich fl avours of their Calabrese legacy.

Buon Appetito!

Thank you

This book was a lot of work to put together, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my Mum and Nonna Connie. Even though it was a lot of work, it was also fun catching up and spending quality time together to create the cookbook. Nonna was the cook,
Mum was the organiser and creative director, and I was the photographer, content creator, and author. We honestly needed all three of us to make this book come to life, and I am so grateful that Mum and Nonna gave up their time and energy to help me put this keepsake for everyone to enjoy in their homes forever.

I would also like to thank my husband Daniel for always supporting what I love and being there every step of the way on my CQ Pasta journey. This book is forever in our hearts and is now in yours, too.

Enjoy! Christina Q.