Description: Sicilian-born Grace Pilato has a deeply felt love for the Italian kitchen. Her cookbook is truly special -- a step-by-step course that replicates the one her students rave about. Along with folklore and informative sidebars, Cooking with Grace begins with "Stepping Stone" recipes -- essential basics that lead to more complex and exquisite dishes. For example:
-- Marinara Sauce leads to Lasagne for Very Special Occasions, Soup with Kohl Rabi, Mussels in Marinara, and many other recipes in the book
-- Homemade Fresh Ricotta leads to Sweet Ravioli with Ricotta, Tortelli with Assorted Mushroom Filling, Ricotta Gnocchi, and many others
-- Mama Rosa's Lemon Custard Cream leads to Cannoli, and Decadent Cassata Cakes, Cream Puffs, and more

From Roasted Peppers with Anchovies to Risotto with Seafood and Saffron; from Dad's Pan-Fried Steak with Mushrooms and Onions to St. Joseph's Fried Sweet Puffs, this wonderful, warm-hearted book will take a place beside those by Mary Ann Esposito, Paula Wolfert, and Marcella Hazan.

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