Synopses & Reviews
The Tucci Family brings wine pairings, updated recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories to a new generation of Italian food lovers.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;There is some truth to the old adage and#8220;Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where youand#8217;re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables . . . simple hearty soups . . . sumptuous stuffed meats . . . all punctuated with luscious, warm confections.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as andlt;iandgt;Big Night andlt;/iandgt;and andlt;iandgt;Julie and Julia andlt;/iandgt;was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary; fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs; flavorful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust; savory Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole with Potatoes; buttery Plum and Polenta Cake; and yes, of course, the legendary Timpano.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Featuring nearly 200 irresistible recipes, perfectly paired with delicious wines, andlt;iandgt;The Tucci Cookbook andlt;/iandgt;is brimming with robust flavors, beloved Italian traditions, mouthwatering photographs, and engaging, previously untold stories from the familyand#8217;s kitchen.
Review
and#8220;Stanleyand#8217;s masterful artistry and talent on screen is inevitable, and having cooked with Stanley in my own kitchen, I can say with confidence that Stanley has talent behind the stoves as well. He is at ease and most skilled while cooking, and delivers truly delicious recipes. This cookbook is an intimate glimpse into the Italian heritage that Stanley holds dearand#8212;sharing the memories and flavors of his family table. And, it is with much admiration that I recommend this delicious read.and#8221; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;Lidia Bastianich, andlt;Iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/Iandgt; bestselling author of andlt;Iandgt;Lidiaand#8217;s Italy in Americaandlt;/Iandgt;
Review
and#8220;Stanley Tucci understands Italian food and Italian cooking. If that wasnand#8217;t immediately apparent upon viewing his brilliant film Big Night, it will be when you read this book. . . . Stanleyand#8217;s co-author Gianni Scappin taught me everything important I needed to know about the food of Northern Italy. . . . His recipes and the techniques he taught me are fundamental to my life and have saved me from untold embarrassment every time I cook for my Italian in-laws.and#8221; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;Anthony Bourdain, andlt;Iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/Iandgt; bestselling author of andlt;Iandgt;Kitchen Confidentialandlt;/Iandgt;
Review
and#8220;Chefs and actors share a wonderful bond, the warm friendship of their respective colleagues. Stanley has learned to straddle both professions and this terrific book is a testament. Stanley is totally passionate about his Italian culinary history, and he is extremely knowledgeable on the subject of how home cooks and professional chefs approach recipes. I adore his family anecdotes and recipes, especially when one region has a strong opinion how a tomato sauce is to be prepared. I am jealous, Stanley is the consummate actor/director, and now we can add chef/cookbook author. Well done!and#8221; andlt;BRandgt; and#8212;Jonathan Waxman, author of Italian, My Way
Review
"The best adjective for
Review
"The best adjective for
Review
"The best adjective for
Review
"The best adjective for
Review
"The best adjective for andlt;Iandgt;The Tucci Cookbookandlt;/Iandgt; is generous: from portion sizes to the constant theme of hospitality to Tucci's decision to donate a portion of the profits to the Food Bank of New York City. andlt;Iandgt;The Tucci Cookbookandlt;/Iandgt; will appeal both to serious home cooks and to film buffs."
Synopsis
The Tucci Family brings wine pairings, updated recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories to a new generation of Italian food lovers.Actor Stanley Tucci’s association with wonderful foods began for fans with the movie Big Night and resonated in his role as Julia Child’s husband in Julie & Julia. Now he and his parents share a heart-warming Italian cookbook, featuring more than 200 recipes, wine pairings, and fifty luscious, full-color photographs.
Starting with simple and delightful antipasti, such as flavorful Caponata, decadent Venetian Seafood Salad, or aromatic Baked Clams on the Half Shell, the recipes include such tempting pasta and risotto dishes as the rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese and authentic and creamy Traditional Risotto from Milan. Main courses vary from delicate Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary and Fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs to wonderful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust. Completing this trove of delights are numerous dolci, such as buttery Plum and Polenta Cake and Traditional Flaky Cake with Mascarpone Sauce. Readers will feel like a member of the family while thumbing through heirloom photographs and enjoying the heritage they represent. Brimming with delicious recipes and engaging family lore, The Tucci Cookbook teems with all the robust flavors of Italian culture and tradition. Buon apetito!
The recipes in this book were previously published in Cucina y Famiglia.
About the Author
Academy Awardandndash;nominee Stanley Tucci is an Emmy and Golden Globe Awardandndash;winning actor who has also been nominated for a Tony and a Grammy, among countless other critical and professional accolades. He has appeared in more than fifty films, including andlt;iandgt;The Lovely Bonesandlt;/iandgt;,andlt;iandgt; Julie andamp; Juliaandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Devil Wears Pradaandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Terminalandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Road to Perditionandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Hunger Gamesandlt;/iandgt; films, and more than a dozen plays both on and off Broadway.