The Tucci Cookbook

There is some truth to the old adage “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.”

In The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci, the acclaimed actor and his family (along with some very talented friends) bring wine pairings, updated recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories to a new generation of Italian food lovers.

What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables . . . simple hearty soups . . . sumptuous stuffed meats . . . all punctuated with luscious, warm confections. For Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary; fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs; flavorful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust; savory Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole with Potatoes; buttery Plum and Polenta Cake; and yes, of course, the legendary Timpano. - from the publisher

Featuring nearly 200 irresistible recipes, perfectly paired with delicious wines, The Tucci Cookbook is brimming with robust flavors, beloved Italian traditions, mouthwatering photographs by Francesco Tonelli, and engaging, previously untold stories from the family’s kitchen. Find excellent instruction and guidance on real, regional, Italian foods for every season and occasion.
The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci. Published by Simon & Schuster. Hardcover; 400 pages.