American chef Marlena de Blasi and her Venetian husband, Fernando, married rather late in life. In search of the rhythms of country living, the couple moves to a barely renovated former stable in Tuscany with no phone, no central heating, and something resembling a playhouse kitchen. They dwell among two hundred villagers, ancient olive groves, and hot Etruscan springs. In this patch of earth where Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio collide, there is much...

"Big Mamma Cucina Popolare puts a clever contemporary spin on tradition featuring more than 120 delicious, easy-to-prepare, imaginative recipes. Created in collaboration with one of the most exciting and successful Italian restaurant groups in the world, the dishes in this vibrant and accessible book include true classics such as Risotto alla Milanese and Tiramisù, while others reflect the most creative Italian food today, with such intriguingly...

"Nothing brings a family together like food. And no one knows food like Lidia Bastianich. In this inviting, deeply personal new cookbook, she shares, for the first time, the dishes she cooks for those she loves the most. This is the first book Lidia has written since her beloved - not just by Lidia's family but by millions of book and TV fans - mother died. With all the family stories and recipes, in some ways this book can be seen as a tribute to...

Carafoli helps you explore the Italian enclaves in New England and the evolution of Italian-American cuisine. He profiles people, places, and communities to provide a book that is part historical record, part travelogue, and part cookbook-- and an altogether fascinating glimpse into the region's rich Italian heritage.

"Italian, American, and Italian-American recipes, from the revered baker of Ciao, Gloria and co-founder and former co-owner of Baked"-- Provided by publisher.

"On "Ciao Italia,"--which has been airing on PBS for more than twenty years--Mary Ann has taught millions of fans how to cook delicious, authentic Italian dishes. In her previous books, she has showed us how to make a quick meal with just five ingredients; she's helped us get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes; and she has encouraged us to slow down and take it easy in the kitchen while recreating the rich aromas of Italy. Now comes a treasure-trove...

"The innovative James Beard Award-winning podcaster who changed the way you think about pasta shapes with his invention of the viral sensation cascatelli now does the same for pasta sauces in this fun and charmingly obsessive cookbook"-- Provided by publisher.

"When Iranian writer and food photographer Saghar Setareh moved to Italy at the age of 22, she was enchanted by the rich food culture of her adopted country, and this inspired a curiosity in the cuisine of her homeland and the surrounding countries of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean. Pomegranates and Artichokes is the story of Saghar's own culinary journey from Iran to Italy, in which she describes the many parallels that link Middle Eastern...

"Beloved Bravo TV food personality Caroline Manzo invites you to come over, pull up a chair, and fill your belly with recipes inspired by her delicious family meals, done the New Jersey way. Here you'll find 100 Italian American recipes for classics like the famous Pork Roll (not to be confused with Taylor ham), Down at the Shore Smothered Corn Cobs, Slow-Braised Braciole, Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, and, of course, Sunday Gravy"-- Provided...