Description:
Along with folklore and informational sidebars, this book begins with stepping stone recipes—essential basics that lead to more complex and exquisite dishes. For example:
- Marinara Sauce leads to Lasagne for Very Special Occasions, Soup with Kohl Rabi, Mussels in Marinara and many other recipes in the book.
- Homemade Fresh Ricotta leads to Sweet Ravioli with Ricotta, Tortelli with Assorted Mushroom Filling, Ricotta Gnocchi and many others.
- Mama Rosa's Lemon Custard Cream leads to Cannoli and Decadent Cassata Cakes, Cream Puffs and more.
From Roasted Peppers with Anchovies to Risotto with Seafood and Saffron; from Dad's Pan-Fried Steak with Mushrooms and Onions to St. Joseph's Fried Sweet Puffs, this wonderful warm-hearted book will take a place beside those by Many Ann Esposito, Paula Wolfert and Marcella Hazan.
