MY COOKBOOKS

Do you love Italian food as much as I do?

Inspired Italian home cooking, with fresh, seasonal ingredients and recipes that work, is my specialty.

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EVERYDAY ITALIAN

Celebrate Italian cuisine with more than 90 recipes for authentic, carefree dishes perfect for small gatherings and everyday meals with friends and family.

Simon and Schuster, 2023

Preserving Italy

An exploration of the many wonderful ways Italian cooks put up food, with sweet and savory recipes and essays profiling Italian food artisans.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016

Ciao Biscotti

A whimsical tribute to Italy's favorite cookie, with 44 sweet and savory recipes.

Chronicle Books, 2015

The Glorious Vegetables of Italy

More than 100 seasonal recipes showcasing the Italian way with vegetables ~ from artichokes to zucchini.

Chronicle Books, 2013

The Glorious Pasta of Italy

More than 100 inspired pasta recipes, from simple weeknight preparations to showstoppers featuring delicate handmade noodles.

Chronicle Books, 2011

Rustic Italian

From appetizers to desserts, simple, authentic recipes for everyday cooking. A Williams-Sonoma book.

Weldon Owen, 2011

Big Night In

Casual entertaining, Italian style! With generous recipes that make everyone feel like family.

Chronicle Books, 2008

The Glorious Soups & Stews of Italy

A collection of favorite recipes, from delicate broths to hearty one-pot meals. Soups and stews for every season.

Chronicle Books, 2006