Jeff goes nuts for Italian. You'll love the recipes. He makes things so easy...and with ingredients you get at your local supermarket. You won't have to shell out big bucks for obscure spices etc.

The introduction says: "This is not a romantic cookbook. We are not trying to tell you about how a little lady in a rustic Italian village cooks a particular dish. The reason is simple. You do not have that kind of kitchen nor do you have the romantic three days to cook the food. Rather, we want you to cook Italian style regularly, and that means that recipes need to be simplified for the American kitchen and table, but we don't believe that you have to give up a great deal in terms of taste."

The recipes are very Italian in a very American way.

Sampling of recipes; Marinated Mozzarella Cubes; Bolognese Sauce; Polenta with Duck and Mushroom Sauce; New York Special Sandwich (from NY's Little Italy); Beef in Rosemary Butter; Fried Marinated Potatoes; Homemade Ricotta; Asparagus Pizza; Lemon Sherbet with Vodka; plus a lot more.

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