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ReviewsThis was much more than just a cookbook. It is a filled with wonderful recipes and memories that will make you wish you grew up in a big Italian family... So grab your family, gather around the table, and get ready to enjoy some of the most mouth-watering food ever!
SynopsisFood and nostalgia from the internationally famous restaurant Enoteca Maria on Staten Island --which has beguiled the Lee Brothers, Rachael Ray, Mario Batali and major media -- where eight nonne (Italian for "grandmothers") rotate through the kitchen serving traditional Old World, regional home-cooking favorites., Now a Netflix film! Discover the heart and soul of Italian tradition with this exquisite collection filled with mouthwatering recipes and vibrant tales from the iconic grandmothers of Enoteca Maria--a one-of-a-kind Italian restaurant where a rotating roster of nonnas take center stage as master chefs. "If you have a choice between a three-star Michelin chef's and Grandma's, where are you going to eat?" asks Jody Scaravella, owner of Enoteca Maria on Staten Island. "Well, I'm going to Grandma's. I'm going to the source." At Enoteca Maria, the chefs are nonne , or Italian grandmothers, whose culinary expertise comes from years of cooking for their families. Now, they invoke the food wisdom, artisanal methods, and recipes--handed down for generations--that are indigenous to their regions of Italy. Each nonna/chef creates her menu from whatever looks inspiring in her pantry--spontaneously, the way family meals evolve. Here are the recipes and stories from the kitchen at Enoteca Maria, a beautiful compendium of food and nostalgia, capturing flavors from the heart of Italy. Nonna's House is much more than just a cookbook; it's a journey into the kitchens of eight Italian grandmothers who bring their regional specialties to life. From the savory to the sweet, the recipes include unique dishes like cod with cauliflower, fig and nut crostata, eggplant with chocolate, and fried chickpea flour with fennel. Classic favorites such as gnocchi, pasta, risotto, and polenta are also featured, ensuring there's something for every palate. The story behind Enoteca Maria is as heartwarming as the dishes themselves. Jody Scaravella's vision of a restaurant staffed by Italian grandmothers began with a simple ad in a Staten Island newspaper. The result is a beloved dining spot that is becoming a cultural phenomenon. The book's beautiful, four-color design, complete with full-color photographs, makes it a perfect gift for anyone who cherishes authentic Italian cuisine and the stories that come with it., The basis for a Netflix film and featuring a new introduction, Nonna's House welcome you to Enoteca Maria-a one-of-a-kind Staten Island restaurant where grandmothers of diverse backgrounds create signature Old World dishes drawn from cherished family recipes. Patrons regularly honor the nonnas with standing ovations, and they've won both hearts and major media attention worldwide. This book features the original cast of Italian nonnas, sharing their intimate stories and culinary secrets, as well as prized traditional recipes from such regions as Veneto, Abruzzo, Lombardy, Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Nonna Christina shares her beautiful Risotto with Strawberries while Margherita offers delectable Stuffed Peppers and Teresa shows off her prizewinning meat and Three-Cheese Lasagna. Nonna Elvira whips up her peerless Linguine with Cuttlefish, Adelina creates a savory Tagliatelle with pumpkin and Chestnuts, and Rosaria makes handmade Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Porcini. Nonna Carmelina shares her classic Neapolitan Potato Pie, Rosa confides her own nonna's secret recipe for Rabbit with Classic Polenta, and Nina braises Chicken with Peppers, Mushrooms, and prosciutto. And Nonna Francesca launches the book with advice on the time-honored art of preserving everything from olives to soppressata. Beautiful full-color photography captures the fresh, distinctive flavors of these surprising dishes, and photos from family albums evoke the heart and soul of Italy. Restaurant founder Jody Scaravella says it best: "if I have a choice between a three-star Michelin chef's restaurant and Grandma's I'm going to Grandma's. I'm going to the source." With Special Thanks to Alma Petrini
As told toPetrini, Elisa