Grandma Bellino's Italian Cookbook: Recipes from My Sicilian Grandmother by Daniel Bellino-Zwicke is a collection of traditional Italian recipes, primarily from the author's Sicilian grandmother - Nonn a Giuseppina Bellino, with contributions from other family members and friends. The book features both popular dishes like lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs, as well as more obscure regional recipes, and includes stories and historical anecdotes about Italian-American food culture. It's available in paperback and Kindle formats from various booksellers.
Author: Daniel Bellino-Zwicke, a known authority on Italian food and wine.
Content: Recipes from his Sicilian grandmother (Nonna Giuseppina), with some from other regions like Campania and Lazio.
Variety: Includes well-known dishes (Stuffed Artichokes, Rice Balls) and unique ones (Savory Stuffed Eggplant, Maccheroni with Cauliflower).
Bonus content: Features stories, history, and a chapter on making espresso with a Napoletana pot.
Format: Paperback (302 pages) and Kindle.
Availability: Can be purchased from major online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and others.
KEY FEATURES & CONTENT
Regional Focus: While predominantly focused onSiciliantraditions, the book also includes dishes fromCampania (Neapolitan),Apuglia, andRome (Lazio).
Recipe Selection: It balances well-known classics with rare, obscure regional dishes. Notable recipes include:
Specialties: Al Pacino Aglio Olio, Caponatina, Maccu (Fava Bean Soup), Braciole, and Uncle Tony's Veal Marsala.
Desserts: Aunt Fran's Ricotta Cookies.
Stories and Culture: Beyond recipes, Bellino-Zwicke shares personal histories of Sicilian immigrant families in America and traditional table rituals, including a chapter on making espresso with a Napoletana coffee pot.
