Italian American Cookbook

Over the past century, hundreds of Italian-inspired dishes, influenced by American tastes, have taken their place at the table alongside traditional preparations. This results in a cuisine that is as current as the classic traditional preparations. These are dishes we all crave to eat. Italian American cuisine has been highly influential in the American diet. It is one of the top three cuisines in the United States, alongside Chinese and Mexican cuisines. Italian American food is based primarily on the culinary traditions of Southern Italian immigrants. However, a significant number of Northern Italian immigrants also came to the United States and influenced this style of cuisine to some extent. As a result, Italian Americans often identify foods with their regional heritage. For example, southern Italian staples include dry pasta, tomato sauce, and olive oil, whereas Northern Italian staples include foods such as risotto, white sauce, and polenta. Explore the depths of Italian American dishes with the over 50 recipes in the Italian American Cookbook. From Fig Bruschetta to Tuscan Fish Stew, Baked Meatball Casserole, Osso Buco, Mushroom Walnut Orzo, and to top it off for desserts, Triple Chocolate Biscotti, Lemon Ricotta Cake, and Deconstructed Tiramisu. Each recipe reveals not only how glorious each dish is but also how its essential elements may be used in innovative new, Americanized ways Get your copy of the Italian American Cookbook now and begin exploring the influences of these two cuisines!