For those of us not lucky enough to grow up in our Sicilian grandmother's kitchen in Little Italy, this lively book is the next best thing--a vibrant collection of authentic Italian family recipes and memories related with warmth and humor by Francesca Romina. Interspersed with more than 150 recipes are antique family photographs and charming tales about the adventures, trials, and exploits of Francesca's extended family and friends, as well as tales from the old country. Her grandmother's favorite pizza recipe recalls the origins of pizza parlors in Chicago, while her savory fava and pea soup takes us all the way back to her native village in Sicily. The dishes are often simple, but with the distinctive touches only generations of tradition can create. These are tried-and-true recipes for genuine comfort foods, accompanied by invaluable cooking advice passed down from one master cook to the next. Picturesque turn-of-the-century Little Italy comes boldly to life in this wonderful memoir-cookbook.

In her sixth book in the World Snacks series, Wilson Sanger pays tribute to dishes from the Italian table. From hearty minestrone and risotto stirred and stirred with heart to sweet, cool gelato, Mangia! Mangia! Introduces young tummies to tasty treats from the land of linguini. Rhyming text and colorful collage art show that there's much more to Italian food than spaghetti! The back cover features a glossary of Italian terms used in the book.

Italian for 'Eat! Eat!', celebrates home-style Southern Italian food, based on recipes and methods passed down through the generations.

Step into the heart of an Italian-American family and discover the richness, joy and comfort of Italian food shared with people you love—and who love you. For those who cook and those who just love to eat good food, Mangia…I Love You shares a legacy of Italian cooking, recipes, traditions and family stories handed down from generation to generation. Open the pages of this book, enter the kitchens and dining rooms of an Italian-American clan, and partake in their gatherings centered on food and family. Mangia…I Love You will remind readers of time spent cooking with and for those they care about. It will elicit a wonder and new appreciation for the traditions each one of us creates in our own lives.Most recipes are easy to follow and include fun serving suggestions. The few that are more complicated, like the cannoli recipe, are worth the extra time – they are world-class cuisine. Mangia in Italian means, “eat.” Showing affection through food is a tradition of many cultures. This book transports you into a world where those traditions come to life, so you can make them part of your own life and share them with your loved ones. Mangia…I Love You is the creation of Vicki Suiter-McNickle and Lucy Amico-Peters. Vicki & Lucy share recipes and stories from the kitchens of an Italian-American family. From grandma's recipe for spaghetti sauce to a sister's recipe for Fennel & Pear Salad you will learn how to create these mouth-watering recipes while sharing in heart-warming, humorous stories of family life.

Ruggerio is a 3-time, 3-star chef & owner of some of New York's finest restaurants. Having apprenticed with some of the greatest chefs in France, Ruggerio has chosen to return to his Italian roots for this, his first book.

Finding the best fresh and smoked mozzarella or a pizzeria that has been "certified" by the Italian government for serving "la vera pizza Napoletana" is easy with this definitive guide to Italian food in New York City. Written by a food and wine critic who has searched all over New York for the best Italian food, this book tracks down the best Italian cuisine in all five boroughs. With 150 entries, 20 recipes, and chapters on wine, olive oil, cheese, and pasta, the gap in the array of food guides to New York City is substantially filled.

Kate DeVivo presents a wealth of recipes, wit, and wisdom from her lively Italian-American family, which immigrated to America 100 years ago. Includes new family recipes, photos, and illustrations.