Italian Cookbook Perfect For Authentic Italian Cuisine At Home

Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook is a perfect chance to experience authentic Italian cuisine by cooking from it right in your own home! When I went to New York, we ate at several Italian restaurants during our travels there. But, one thing we can't find where we live is amazing cuisine like New York's. It's just not happening in my small town.

I've had enough authentic Italian food to know the difference! Especially growing up with Italian grandparents, living near San Francisco, and dining in the Italian district often. Today, I'm sharing how everyone can have a little bit of Italy in their home cooking with a new cookbook! 

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Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook

Straight from the streets of New York City, and Sal Scognamillo, who grew up in his father's restaurant, learning how to cook. Then becoming executive chef in 1985. The recipes in this cookbook are the real deal in Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook!  Patsy's name has earned national recognition via their line of pasta sauces and gourmet Italian desserts.

I've eaten at Patsy's when I was in New York. The food and service were amazing. They made you feel at home. Nobody is paying me to say this! Seriously, if you visit NYC, go eat there. But, if you can't make it from their recipes from their new cookbook! 

Italian Cookbook

I did receive a copy of the book for review. These are my 100% honest opinions of the cookbook. The cookbook includes an introduction, a backstory with the family history, and an overview of foods. Then goes on to the recipes.

Italian Family Cookbook

Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook: Recipes Cookbook Overview

• Antipasti
• Salads and Soups
• Red Meat
• Poultry 
• Sea Food
• Pasta and Risotto
• Vegetables and Side Dishes 
• Holiday Dishes
• Desserts 
• And a bit more

Appetizers like meatball-tini, bruschetta with baked figs, and Gorgonzola. Then heading onto the soups such as pasta fagoioli, or three bean. There are classic meat dishes such as veal and Italian beef stew. The Steak Oreganata looks amazing and easy to make!

There are a few meat dishes I admit I'll probably never try. I skip through this Italian cookbook.

Spotting my favorite Italian meals, these recipes are in the cookbook

I've always had a personal preference for chicken dishes. Hello, Chicken a la Vodka with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts! Topping my list of must-trys! 

The cookbook has easy-to-follow instructions

More favorites: Stuffed Zucchini, Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi with Sausage, and Linguine with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto. These all take me back home to the old days, living near San Francisco. The recipe's ingredient list is on the left, instructions on the right. Basic, easy to follow. 

A few recipes might be challenging for a newer cook

But, there are a few recipes, such as the Fillet of Sole with Seafood Stuffing, that might be challenging for a newer cook. Then on the flip side, there is the Fried Cod Fritters or Flounder Milanese, which are super easy to make. 

Some recipes include hard-to-find ingredients

There are a few recipes in this Italian cookbook that include wild ingredients such as boar, calamari, or octopus. For the most part, all the ingredients are things you should be able to pick up pretty easily.

Who is the cookbook for?

If you already have the basics of cooking down, this cookbook should be a winner for your authentic Italian food cooking. Well, I hope you get the chance to cook some Italian food soon. P.S. I didn't even mention the desserts! There are quite a few. The hardcover book is beautiful, and you can preview the recipes in the cookbook! 

• I can't wait to share a recipe or two I try. This Italian cookbook would make a great gift for someone. 
• I did receive a copy of the book for review. These are my 100% honest opinions of the cookbook.
• It's available in Hardcover or for Kindle: Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook

What is your favorite Italian dish?

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