The Italian American Cookbook: A Feast of Food from a Great American Cooking Tradition - Softcover

"The Marianis write knowledgeably, entertainingly, and creatively about our favorite subject!" --Robert Mondavi, chairman of Robert Mondavi Winery "WOW! John and Galina Mariani have done it again! Full of history, great stories, and lots of delicious recipes." --Emeril Lagasse, TV host of Emeril Live and author of Every Day's a Party"John and Galina Mariani leave no stone unturned in tracing the history of Italian-American cuisine and celebrating its distinctive role in American culture. The recipes are well balanced, delicious, and reminiscent of my own Italian-American upbringing." --Todd English, author of The Olives Table and The Figs Table

Americans love Italian food. From minestrone soup and pasta salad to shrimp scampi and lobster ravioli, satisfying creations from Italian-American kitchens have become all-American fare. In 250 recipes accompanied by fascinating culinary lore, the Marianis celebrate the best of this beloved tradition, now risen from its poor-immigrant past to set world standards for top-quality Italian-style cuisine.