Synopses & Reviews
Father Orsini's Italian Kitchen is a rare combination of authentic, old world recipes and an insightful look at the role food plays in our everyday relationships.
Did you ever wonder what some priests do in their spare time?
Here's one answer...
Father Joseph Orsini, a retired Roman Catholic priest, thanks to his mother's expert guidance and advice, has become a cook of considerable distinction.
Father Orsini's Italian Kitchen is a divine Italian-American cookbook. Inside you'll find 200 traditional, easy-to-follow, and utterly delicious Italian recipes. From pasta to soups and salads to desserts, Father Joe provides exciting Southern Italian and Mediterranean dishes taken from the homespun recipes that make up the foundation of traditional Italian cooking.
But this is more than just a collection of superb Italian dishes. Father Orsini includes heart-warming anecdotes about growing up in a large Italian family in New Jersey, and many historical, philosophical, and theological facts relating the joy of cooking to the total human experience.
Review
"Not since Brother Lawrence taught theology while baking bread in a monastery kitchen have we had such a priest among the pots. This book is aw warm as the good Father and his pasta recipes alone will make you convert to his simple and basic Italian style. My copy is already covered with tomato sauce and wine. Wonderful! This book is totally useful and delicious."
--Jeffery Smith, The Frugal Gourmet
About the Author
The
Reverend Guiseppe Emmanuele Orsini--otherwise known as Father Joe--lives and cooks with his family in New Jersey. He is the author of
Papa Bear's Favorite Italian Dishes.