Lose yourself in the transporting photography of the food, the people, and the place, as Francess lyrical introductions and headnotes put you by her side in the kitchen and raising a glass at the table. From Antipasti (starters) to Dolci (desserts), this cookbook is organized like a traditional Italian dinner. The more than 150 tempting recipes include:· Fried Zucchini Flowers· Red Peppers Melted with Balsamic Vinegar· Potato Ravioli with Zucchini, Speck, and Pecorino· Risotto Primavera· Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Sausage· Cannellini Bean Soup with Pancetta· Little Veal Meatballs with Artichokes and Cherry Tomatoes· Chicken Under a Brick· Short Ribs, Tuscan-Style· Domenicas Rosemary Potatoes· Folded Fruit Tart with Mascarpone· Strawberry Semifreddo· Steamed Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Sauce Frances and Ed also share their tips on stocking your pantry, pairing wines with dishes, and choosing the best olive oil. Learn their time-tested methods for hand rolling pasta and techniques for coaxing the best out of seasonal ingredients with little effort.