Ma! What Are We Making Today?: 100+ Sicilian Recipes That Have Fed Our Family for Generations

Roe: Mom, did Nonna ever write any recipes down? Pina: *Laughs* Your prayers are answered with this cookbook from mother-daughter duo Pina and Roe, who bring beloved Italian classics to your home kitchen . . . by actually writing the recipes down. Loaded with 100+ timeless dishes enjoyed for generations―as well as the captivating stories behind them―this one-of-a-kind resource allows you to make all the best recipes usually kept secret and lost. Some favorites include: Stuffed Mushrooms, where Roe confesses that the secret is to add tomatoes to the filling to keep them moist. Pasta e Fagioli, an undeniable classic that hits the spot every time. Sausage and Peppers, where Pina merges the traditional Sicilian recipe with the Italian-American version so you get the best of both worlds. Pane Cunzatu, where Roe recounts the story of how Nonna used to climb up to the attic to make dozens of loaves of bread. (Luckily, this recipe can be made on any floor.) Sunday Meatballs, a true staple that showcases the perfect ratio of meat, cheese, and breadcrumbs so it never fails to impress. Whether you’ve been begging your nonna to share her secrets with you to no avail, or you simply want to make incredible food without the fuss, this book will have you coming back for more.