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WELCOME TO MY ITALIAN KITCHEN AND MY BIGGEST PASSION: FOOD. Most of my family memories revolve around food, especially family holidays, and 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 didnt 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. I love to teach, and Ill show you the fundamentals of fantastic Italian food, including homemade stock (I swear, its easy) , pasta from scratch, and more. My Italian Kitchen is packed with the food that I love and that you and your family will love too. (Plus Ill tell you some good behind-the-scenes stories from Season 4 of MasterChef!) Grazie! And welcome to my kitchen. Luca Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW "Luca comes from a long line of great Italian home cooks ... his inspiring family recipes are featured here in this fantastic book." (CHEF GORDON RAMSAY, MasterChef judge) "Luca is proof that nice guys dont always finish last ... it is with great pride that I introduce My Italian Kitchen, the first of what I hope will be many inspiring culinary contributions to come." (JOE BASTIANICH, restaurateur and MasterChef judge) "Get great Italian recipes from Luca Manfès My Italian Kitchen." (About.com) "Manfè draws heavily on his familys Italian roots in Friuli-Venezia Giulia to offer dishes that are varied, flavorful and true to the region." (Sauce Magazine) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Luca Manfé is the Season 4 winner of MasterChef. Originally from Friuli, Italy, he currently lives in New York. Read more Continue reading Read less