Cook Your Way to the Heart of Italian Cuisine From delicious homemade pasta to spot-on risottos to fanfavorite gelato, bring the best dishes of Italy to your own kitchen with the help of Italian-American chef Mark Perlioni and Angela Persicke's standout recipes. Mark's journey to reconnect with his Italian roots and lifelong love of cooking combine for delicious results-like Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rosemary Garlic Brown Butter Sauce, Italian Sausage Lasagna and Chianti Braised Beef with Creamy Cheese and Spinach Polenta. Foundational recipes for pasta dough, homemade sauces and condiments and more level up into full meal showstoppers that you'll find yourself making again and again. Inspiration from Mark's family recipes, trips to Italy and experimentation in Mark and Angela's home kitchen help favorites like Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Lemon Parmesan Orzo, Italian Wedding Soup and Hazelnut Tiramis blend the best of tradition with new innovations for restaurant-quality meals sure to please a crowd. Whether you're looking to explore your own Italian heritage in the kitchen or you simply love Italian cuisine, this is your onestop shop for delicious, satisfying meals right in your own home.