Italian Food

Recipes from Chicago! Chicago, Illinois is located on the north east part of the United States on the shores of Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the only one located entirely witin the United States. Chicago has a large number of regional specialties that reflect the city's ethnic and working-class roots. These include the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, the Chicago Style Hot Dog and the Italian Beef sandwich. There are many famous people from Chicago including Harrison Ford, Tina Fey and John Malkovich. Chicago is the setting for many books, movies and ...

Are you ready to experience the joy of growing and eating perfect, homegrown tomatos? Let us share with you the secrets and joys behind growing and eating this most magnificent vegetable (or is it fruit?) in the Italian tradition. This book will not only teach you how to grow the best tomatoes, but also how to enhance their flavors in the kitchen. Whats included? - Unlock the secrets of successful tomato growing with tips and techniques from Italian experts - Discover the history of tomatoes, heirlooms and hybrids and how to choose the best varieties for your garden - Master all steps of ...

Yes, I have become a foodie! Don't you love the flavor of rich, warm, decadent chocolate lava cake served with chocolate syrup too?! In this culinary autobiography, learn about various food experiences throughout my life, such as the memory of the vibrant red whole lobster that I ate for the first time as a child. I detail my experience with food in Italy, from eating the freshest ricotta cheese imaginable in the mountains of Abruzzo, to the best pizza I have ever tasted, the only topping being tantalizing carmelized onions. What about those cookies with the Hershey's kisses in the middle ...

Cooking with Olives: A Guide Get your copy of the best and most unique Olives recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Olives. Different Things to Make with Olives is a complete set of simple but very unique Olives recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: Ancient Cultivation of Olive Role in Ancient Trade and...

56 Traditional Chicago Recipes in This Cookbook Chicago, Illinois is located on the north east part of the United States on the shores of Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Chicago has a large number of regional specialties that reflect the city's ethnic and working-class roots. These include the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, the Chicago Style Hot Dog and the Italian Beef sandwich. There are many famous people from Chicago including Harrison Ford, Tina Fey and John Malkovich. Chicago is the setting for many books, movies and television shows including the ...

Food has always been an integral part of Stanley Tucci’s life: from stracciatella soup served in the shadow of the Pantheon, to marinara sauce cooked between scene rehearsals and costume fittings, to home-made pizza eaten with his children before bedtime. Now, in What I Ate In One Year Tucci records twelve months of eating, in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself.

Cinque Terre, a quant Italian harbour town, normally boasts of the aromas of garlic, basil, tomato sauce and crisp sea air, not the smell of murder. The pastel buildings and cobblestone streets are lined with Italian trattorias including my famous La Nonna’s Nonna, named after my grandmother. But when Pepperoni, my clue sniffing beagle, leads me to the dead body of the notorious food critic, Alistair, the normally bustling restaurant halts to a stand still. Marco, the charming wine bar owner, offers his help digging through the endless suspects and rumors. As investigations into the many ...

A sadistic killer has come to Long Lakes . . . After the harrowing events of the past summer, Valentina Bianco is happy to take it easy, working on her wine importing business and enjoying the beauty of her Eastern Tennessee cabin, Elsewhere. With her boyfriend and FBI agent Jack Erikson all the way across the state, working an important case, she’s content to have a quiet few weeks ahead of her. But all is not quiet in idyllic Long Lakes. A new resident has moved into the gated community, a famous actor hiding from his past. He has secrets, and they’re about to catch up with him. From ...

In this captivating cookbook with colorful pictures, we invite you to explore 102 iconic recipes from the regions of Italy's Mediterranean coast that encapsulate the essence of Italian cuisine. From the sun-kissed shores of Sicily to the rolling hills of Lazio, immerse yourself in the rich flavors and diverse culinary traditions that define Italian cuisine. Featuring a collection of 102 iconic recipes meticulously curated from every corner of the Italian regions, this cookbook is your passport to mastering the art of Italian cooking. With stunning photos and step-by-step instructions, ...

The Accidentally Vegan Italian Salads book is the second book in the Accidentally Vegan series. This book contains a short introduction with a discussion of salad dressings, beans, and suggestions on how to use the book. Then, 32 recipes are provided with full-color photos for vegan Italian salads that always have been and always will be vegan. No meat or dairy substitutions or omissions are required to make these delicious salads (they are vegan by their nature, not through modification). The recipes are divided into three main sections with varying levels of difficulty, but none of the ...

After her exciting adventure uncovering a murderer, Lucy Moretti is back to business at the Italian restaurant she owns and operates in Boston’s historic North End neighborhood. Lucy and her best friend, Ally Pope, are ready to do all the hard work it takes to put their restaurant on the map. In fact, Ally has recently been nominated for the Outstanding Young Chef award, given every year to an executive chef under thirty. Will Lucy’s jealousy divide the long time friends? Between wrangling employees and crazy customers, Lucy doesn’t have much time for anything else, especially not ...

Pietro D’Arcangelo's journey began in the coal mines of Berwind-White and culminated in the heartwarming atmosphere of his own pizzeria. Born in Abruzzo, Italy, Pietro's dream wasn't just to escape the harsh life of a coal miner but to bring a piece of his homeland to America. "A Story About Pizza" delves into the rich history of Italian immigration and the merging of Italian and American cultures through the beloved dish of pizza. Erica D’Arcangelo weaves a narrative that spans generations, sharing her grandfather Pietro's dream, struggles, and triumphs. From the bustling streets of ...

This cookbook invites you on a culinary journey through Italy’s most iconic regions, renowned for their distinctive flavors, time-honored traditions, and local ingredients that shape Italian cuisine. Immerse yourself in a gastronomic adventure where each recipe takes you deeper into Italy's regional diversity, and every dish tells a story of heritage, taste, and the rich culture of Italian cooking. Perfect for those passionate about authentic Italian food, this book celebrates the artistry of traditional dishes from Italy’s heartland. From the rolling hills of Tuscany and the verdant ...

The plan was to start over here with the picture-perfect Genova’s pastry elite; not to catch the culprit who iced the last chef. When Paolo’s death goes from natural causes to murder, my trip to the beautiful Italian harbour town turns into a case of spine-chilling whodunit. I whip up confections, not conspiracies. But my scruffy clue-sniffing beagle has different plans for us in this sun-kissed town; to remove the stench of murder. Motives linger as the sous chef, Enzo, craves the spotlight, while Luca, the supplier, has a sour taste left behind after a heated argument. Even Giulia, ...

Having gotten home from college a complete failure, I was looking forward to a Christmas tradition that my grandmother had started decades ago. Just to be told that her famous desert would not be making it to the table this year, all because of a wine shortage. I singlehandedly took it upon myself to get the wine that was needed, quickly finding out that I may have gotten in over my head. Discovering myself along the way, I'll always remember the Christmas that changed my life.

In this book, Gianni casts a spotlight on Italian plant-based cuisine's depth and diversity. Building upon his "Italy Then and Now" series, available on Amazon, he explores how Italy’s culture has shaped its cuisine into what we cherish now. Gianni shares secrets of genuine Italian vegan cooking, providing numerous recipes for a wholesome lifestyle. This book is an invitation to replicate Italy’s most renowned culinary experiences. Transform your meals into gateways that transport you and your guests to the bustling streets of Milan, Florence, or Rome. Dive into these pages and let the ...

Some people dream of a gentle retirement enjoying crochet or cricket, but for two sexagenarians, a more cadaverous future awaits… Newly retired teachers, Etta and Dora, take a walk along an old mule track connecting their mountain-top villages, each hoping to soothe the distress she feels at the paltry pension she will receive. Meeting at the fabled Witches’ Cave, they put aside their woes – the naked body of Sibilla, Castelmezzano’s beautiful witch, lies dead at the foot of the old oak tree. Did she plummet from the sky during a Sabbath flight as the superstitious locals are ...

This is the 11th of a series of books I am releasing titled "Italy Then and Now," each dedicated to one of the twenty Italian regions. This book showcases the region of Lazio, home to Rome and the Vatican City, the evolution of the region and its cities over time, notable historical and contemporary figures, unique regional cuisine and wine specialties, the region's provinces and major cities, notable events, and important landmarks.

Arky Landucci is a big man around the Chicago crime world. Or at least he thinks he is. Then he falls for a dame and he learns who the real boss is. As his need for the mysterious Lana Sims deepens so does his grip on his own life start to fade. Murder plots, betrayals, and mayhem ensue as Arky's world begins to crumble. Its Chicago where only the strong survive.

Restaurant owner Lucy Moretti is on top of the world - she’s finally in charge of Alba, the restaurant her family has been operating for two generations. Things are great - that is, until a police officer knocks on the door. He informs Lucy that one of her long time employees, Donovan Fagan, has been found stabbed to death on the front steps of the neighborhood church. Even worse, the murder weapon was a knife from Lucy's own restaurant! Always inquisitive, Lucy can't help but be drawn into the case, with the help of her best friend and executive chef, Ally. Join Lucy and Ally as they ...