Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian
220 Foolproof Recipes That Make Every Meal a Party: A Cookbook
Description
From the beloved TV chef and grandmother of Italian food comes the only cookbook you'll need to give any gathering--from a dinner for two to an entire wedding--a delectable, welcoming Italian flavor.
No one throws a party like Lidia Bastianich! And now, in this delightful new cookbook, she gives us 220 fantastic recipes for entertaining with that distinctly Bastianich flare. From Limoncello Martinis to Mussels with Zucchini Salsa Verde, Campanelle with Fennel and Shrimp to Chocolate Crostoli--these are dishes your guests will love, no matter the occasion. Here, too, are Lidia's suggestions for hosting a BBQ, making pizza for a group, choosing the perfect wine, setting an inviting table, and much more.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and filled with her trademark warmth and enthusiasm, this is Lidia's most festive book yet. Whether you're planning a romantic picnic for two, a child's birthday party, a holiday gathering, or a simple weeknight family dinner, Lidia's flavorful, easy-to-follow recipes and advice will have you calling to your guests: "Tutti a tavola a mangiare!"
About this Author
LIDIA MATTICCHIO BASATIANICH is the author of ten previous cookbooks and the host of Public Television's Lidia's Kitchen. She owns Felidia, Becco, and several other restaurants in New York and is a partner in the acclaimed Eataly in New York and Chicago. She lives on Long Island, New York.
TANYA BASTIANICH MANUALI runs Esperienze Italiane, a travel company that arranges food, wine, and art tours to Italy. She also co-authors cookbooks with her mother Lidia; manages Lidia's product line; and serves as the cultural and art consultant for the series. She lives on Long Island, New York The author lives in Long Island, NY.
Reviews
"Beloved TV chef Lidia Bastianich teaches you how to eat--and party--like . . . in the old country with Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian: 220 Foolproof Recipes That Make Every Meal a Party. From refreshing aperitifs to decadent pastas, this book has it all." --Parade
"Full of family-friendly party recipes." --Wine Spectator
"What I like best about Lidia's cookbooks is that they always feel relevant. . . . Bastianich takes diners from the straightforward with recipes such as roasted sunchokes with olive oil and rosemary to elaborate with preparations such as poached-seafood salad." --Hal B. Klein, Pittsburgh Magazine
"Full of wonderful tips, advice and recipes for those who are ready to tackle entertaining like an Italian." --The Providence Journal
"Lidia Bastianich knows how to turn any meal into a party. Sharing delicious moments with family and friends is second nature to the renowned chef." --Postmedia
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