Ciao Y'all Recipes from the PBS Series Cucina Amore			«Back
	Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola Photography by Watt Matthews Casey, Jr. and Foreword by Chris T. Sullivan Hard Cover 9" x 10", 192 pages 50 color, 35 archival photographs / 150 recipes Food & Wine / Non-Fiction 978-1-931721-19-6 January 2003 $24.95 Quantity: Gift Tie: YesNo
"Arriving at one of the authors' family-owned restaurants in Houston, I was immediately struck by their warm embraces, hearty laughter and lively conversation -- not just to me -- but towards every guest who walked through the door. I was hooked. At Carrabba's, I found the Italian gusto for food, family and life, deep in the heart of Texas. This, I thought, is what passion is all about." — Chris T. Sullivan, Founder & CEO of Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
The popular hosts of the acclaimed PBS cooking show, Cucina Amore! have written a delightful, captivating cookbook for their many fans! Ciao Y'all is a beautifully illustrated cookbook featuring over 150 recipes from DAMIAN MANDOLA and JOHNNY CARRABBA's savory repertoire of Italian cuisine from the heart of Texas! Italian cooking influenced by Louisiana Cajun and Creole cuisines, the wealth of Gulf seafood, American Southern cooking culture and festive Mexican specialties. These enormously successful founders of Carrabba's restaurant in Houston, Texas -- the prototype for 130 Carrabba's Italian Grills across America -- share their amusing and engaging cooking style and creativity. The national audience that devours their wonderfully entertaining TV show can learn the recipe secrets from this truly unique team. An extraordinary Italian cookbook with Texas flair! Just exactly what is Texas Italian food? Here's a sampling of some of the recipes included in this book: Caponata (Eggplant Relish), Roasted Radicchio Salad, Johnny's Taco Salad, Polenta, Pesto Potatoes, Mamma's Zucchini Gialli Gratinati, Refried Cannellini Beans, Finocchio al Forno (Braised Fennel), Jalapeño Hushpuppies, Mamma's Sicilian Beef Stew, Damian's Gumbo, Stracotta alla Mamma (Pork Pot Roast), Brick Chicken, Steak Braised in Chianti, Shrimp Etouffeé, Pesce Arrosto alla Mamma (Mamma's Whole Roasted Fish), Pan-Seared Quail, Lasagna Verdi , Pasta Sostanza, several perfect Pizzas, Nonna Testa's Milk Pudding, Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake, Sfinci (Sicilian Doughnuts), Giuggiulena (Sesame Shortbread Cookies), Pesche Ripiene (Fresh Peaches Stuffed with Amaretti Cookie Filling) and more, more, more! Now you don't have to travel to Houston to get a great Italian meal — you can make it at home for family and friends, but remember to follow the authors' lead and make every meal a celebration!