Italian Family Cooking

by Joseph Orsini and Father Giuseppe Orsini

Book Overview

Father Joseph Orsini, a retired Catholic priest, has found his second calling in the kitchen. In this book, he shares his love of food and family with delicious recipes and delightful anecdotes. With chapters arranged to coincide with the courses of a formal Italian dinner- antipasti (appetizers), ministre (soups), pasta with an astounding variety of sauces, risotti (rice dishes), secondi piatti (main courses), and desserts-- this book is a rare combination...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312242255
• ISBN13: 9780312242251
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

REAL Italian cooking here

The Orsini's have captured the reality of Italian cooking that few others can master. What some of the more glamorous books on the market neglect to impress upon their readers is the purpose of good cooking, be that Italian or otherwise. Such purpose is the pride that can only come from serving others. And who could know that better than Father Orsini?That is shown with the style of this book's writing alone. The writing and detail of process show what purpose great cooking can give others.There is a bit of a renaissance in Italian culture of late, and especially in its cooking. (Although it has never left us in order to be _reborn_!) Too many authors seem to be observers of the craft, and they present what they have seen in such a way that one could duplicate such efforts. But what most professional cooks and authors fail to observe and document is the mood - the feel, of great cultural cooking. And that mood is family, whether they be blood relatives or close friends. Italian cooking is about showing love to friends and family. And the Orsini's know this.

Bring real Italian cooking into the American kitchen

Father Joseph Orsini brings the true flavor of traditional Italian cooking into the American kitchen with this work. This book is unquestionably for anyone and everyone, especially those who think Italian dining means just spaghetti and meatballs. And don't believe that the recipes contained herein are difficult to duplicate. He even gives low fat alternatives for those who are cautious of their fat intake (without sacrificing flavor, I might add). This book would be a bargain at twice the price.