Ciao Sicily

Ciao Sicily is a well put together Cook book and informational writting of Sicilian daily meal presentations. The recipes are clear, accompaning pictures illustarte the 'finished' product. The pantry section has an added value: what do I need to make all this happen. One can enjoy a little nostaglia, or learn of a very unique, though, diversed cultural heritage. So, don't sit back.. NO... get ready for a meal from one of the oldest cultural kitchens around.. La Cucina Siciliana... can well be enjoyed with the suggestions and directions of CIAO Sicily. Oh yes, do have a glass of Nero d' Avola in hand and fa saluto a la patria. Aspanu

Ciao Sicily: Recipes from the PBS Series "Cucina Sicilia" is a gorgeous, coffee-table sized cookbook of stunning Sicilian cuisine as prepared by restaurant and PBS Series legends Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba, in the manner of their relatives both generations past and living in Italy today. Illustrated throughout with full-color photography, Ciao Sicily includes such mouth-watering dishes as Marinated Zucchini, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Stuffed Calamari, Watermelon Pudding, and so much more. Supplementary sections walk beginning cooks through the basics and techniques of the Sicilian kitchen and the contents of a Sicilian pantry, while an index allows for quick and easy reference. Ciao Sicily is a superb, gourmet quality addition to regional and ethnic cooking shelves.