Italian moms : something old, something new : 150 family recipes

“The best reason of all to say ‘Mamma mia!’” —Booklist (starred review)“Costantini presents these hearty, approachable recipes with sincerity and grace.” —Publishers Weekly“Costantini blends recipes and memoir to brilliant effect.” —Library JournalIn her second cookbook, Elisa Costantini not only illuminates Italian cuisine through 150 homestyle recipes, she offers a loving celebration of food, family, and culture. Elisa Costantini once again shares her vision of Italian home cooking. In this sequel to her bestselling debut cookbook, Italian Moms: Spreading Their Art to Every Table, she serves up more than 150 recipes: some are influenced by her childhood in Abruzzo and others are reinvented classic dishes that pay homage to newer generations of Italian-Americans. In the wake of her first book, Elisa received dozens of e-mails from readers asking her to identify recipes they remembered from childhood, but were unable to find. Elisa, with her profound understanding and love of Italian culinary traditions and ingredients, painstakingly reconstructed these beloved dishes from letters, notes, and memories—and developed many new ones, too. Her food, from antipasti to desserts, brings together family and friends, young and old, to the table to honor great food, traditions, and most of all, each other’s company. RECIPES INCLUDE:Verdure Miste Fritte (Fried Vegetables) * Sausage Crostini * Pancetta Corn Cakes * Tuna and Chili Pepper Tea Sandwich * Pasta Fagioli * Penne with Lobster * Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe * Beetroot and Farro Soup * Seafood Risotto * Italian Easter Pie * Veal Marsala * Lamb with Egg and Cheese * Chicken Saltimbocca * Panna Cotta * Anisette Biscotti * Italian Rum Trifle * plus a variety of sauces, spreads, and jams! 150 homestyle Italian recipes offering a loving celebration of food, family, and culture by the author of Italian Moms: Spreading Their Art to Every Table . In this, Elisa Costantini's follow-up to her debut cookbook, Italian Moms: Spreading Their Art to Every Table , she once again shares her vision of home cooking influenced by her childhood in Abruzzo, Italy, while also paying homage to newer generations of Italian Americans, who have reinvented the classic recipes. When you want to bring family and friends to the table, choose from more than 150 delicious recipes to suit the occasion, like Roasted Artichoke Crostini, Pea and Pancetta Risotto, Saffron and Potato Minestrone, Zucchini and Potato Parmesan, Creamy Alfredo Basil Sauce, Veal Marsala, Chicken Saltimbocca, Italian-Style Crab Cakes, and Chocolate covered Almond Cake. Filled with Costantini's personal narratives, this cookbook is an invitation to celebrate great food, old and new traditions, and the company of those you love. RECIPES INCLUDE: Verdure Miste Fritte (Fried Vegetables) * Sausage Crostini * Pancetta Corn Cakes * Tuna and Chili Pepper Tea Sandwich * Pasta Fagioli * Penne with Lobster * Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe * Beetroot and Farro Soup * Seafood Risotto * Italian Easter Pie * Veal Marsala * Lamb with Egg and Cheese * Panna Cotta * Anisette Biscotti * Italian Rum Trifle * Plus a variety of sauces, spreads, and jams! "The best reason of all to say 'Mamma mia!'" —Booklist (starred review) "Costantini presents these hearty, approachable recipes with sincerity and grace." — Publishers Weekly "Costantini blends recipes and memoir to brilliant effect." — Library Journal "Elisa Costantini once again shares her vision of Italian home cooking. In this sequel to her bestselling debut cookbook, Italian Moms: Spreading Their Art to Every Table, she serves up more than 150 recipes: some are influenced by her childhood in Abruzzo and others are reinvented classic dishes that pay homage to newer generations of Italian-Americans. In the wake of her first book, Elisa received dozens of e-mails from readers asking her to identify recipes they remembered from childhood, but were unable to find. Elisa, with her profound understanding and love of Italian culinary traditions and ingredients, painstakingly reconstructed these beloved dishes from letters, notes, and memories--and developed many new ones, too. Her food, from antipasti to desserts, brings together family and friends, young and old, to the table to honor great food, traditions, and most of all, each other's company."--Provided by publisher.;Antipasti (Antipasti) -- Pastas and risottos (Primi piatti) -- Soups (Minestre) -- Side dishes (Contorni) -- Meats and seafood (Secondi piatti) -- Desserts (Dolci) -- Sauces, condiments, and preserves (Salse, condimenti e conserve). "The best reason of all to say 'Mamma mia!'" —Booklist (starred review) "Costantini presents these hearty, approachable recipes with sincerity and grace." — Publishers Weekly "Costantini blends recipes and memoir to brilliant effect." — Library Journal In her second cookbook, Elisa Costantini not only illuminates Italian cuisine through 150 homestyle recipes, she offers a loving celebration of food, family, and culture. Elisa Costantini once again shares her vision of Italian home cooking. In this sequel to her bestselling debut cookbook, Italian Moms: Spreading Their Art to Every Table , she serves up more than 150 recipes: some are influenced by her childhood in Abruzzo and others are reinvented classic dishes that pay homage to newer generations of Italian-Americans. In the wake of her first book, Elisa received dozens of e-mails from readers asking her to identify recipes they...