My Italian kitchen : favorite family recipes

Summary: "Everyone knows how important food and wine are in Italian culture. Here are the recipes passed down from my nonnas (grandmothers) that reflect the warm, rustic flavors of Friuli, Italy: rich frico, risotto, and savory polenta. I also love the lighter bites, perfect with a glass of wine: crostini with ricotta and honey, or a tramezzini, the Italian version of English high-tea sandwiches. And I didn<U+2019>t forget the sweets -- from the tiramisu I made with my mother when I was eight years old to the famous basil panna cotta I made to help win me the title of MasterChef. The fundamentals of fantastic Italian food, including homemade stock (I swear, it's easy), pasta from scratch, and more. The food that I love and that you and your family will love too. (Plus I<U+2019>ll tell you some good behind-the-scenes stories from Season 4 of MasterChef!)"--Provided by publisher.