Fabio Viviani - Fabios American home kitchen: more than 125 recipes with an Italian accent

WHEN I FIRST MOVED TO AMERICA the last thing I would ever have believed is that one day, Id become a New York Times best-selling author. Even less believable than that was that I would one day have the chance to publish a book about the food I love the most in this country. But here I am! God bless you all for all the support and love that you, the people of America, have shown me in so many ways. For all of it, let me say from the bottom of my little Italian heart: thank you.

Some people contributed even more to make it possible for me to publish a book like this. First and foremost Melanie Rehak, thank you, Im not sure why you even want to work with me and keep translating my tortured English into something readable. Ill never understand, but all I can say is thank you. To my group at Hachette: Martha Levin, Sydny Miner, Shubhani Sarkar, and every single person on the team there who has worked so hard, I know how to cook and I know how to tell stories. I know nothing about editing or graphics so thank you, too, for all your amazing work. A special thanks to you, Martha, for trusting this crazy Italian guy in the publishing world.

John Paolone and Johnathan Lynch, thank you forever for helping with testing, tasting, and shopping with me for all the stuff for this book. We always have a blast together and you guys are a big part of the reason that everything I do is possible. A very warm thank you as well to my dear pastry chef Bambi Hosaka, for some help with something Im not the best at, baking. I couldnt dream of a better team on my side.

Mike Langner, thank you for all your hard work in making sure that everything I do makes sense from a business standpoint and that we stay always ahead of the game. The reason I will never face prison due to some bad business decision is totally you.

Matt Armendariz: you, my man, are the reason why my food looks so good. Your photography and expertise in getting things done made this a flawless process and I just want to keep doing cookbooks so we can hang out together more often. Youre nothing short of a miracle with a camera.

A big Thank You also to my team at Cafe Firenze for providing countless lunches and supplying all the tools to make the cooking part of creating this book a breeze, I love you guys.0

Fabios Italian Kitchen

A Winter Holiday Meal

Rosemary and Pecorino Shortbread

Kale Salad with Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Orange Segments

Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Best Little Yorkshire Puddings

Butternut Squash and Potato Salad from the Oven with Herb Dressing

Bean Casserole, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Parmesan Crust

Winter Squash Buns

Date and Lemon Ricotta Cake

A Sunday Family Supper

Ham-and-Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops

Braised Collard Greens with Beans, Peperoncino, and Pancetta

Skillet Corn Bread

Pear-Hazelnut Tart

An Elegant Dinner Party

Grilled Asparagus with Burrata and Almond Salsa

Sauted Sea Bass with Romesco Sauce

Whole Beef Tenderloin, Peppered and Grilled

Roasted Scalloped Potatoes with Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

Vanilla Fritters with Prosecco Cream

Brunch Menus

Open-Faced Zucchini Omelet

Parmesan Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Fig, Strawberry, and Honey Butter

Poached Eggs with Espresso-Glazed Bacon

Squash Flapjacks with Basil Cream

Buttermilk and Black Pepper Biscuits

Chocolate Coffee Cake

A Simple Weeknight Dinner

Quick Chicken Parmigiana

Baby Potatoes Roasted in Parchment Paper

Italian Chocolate and Caramel Pudding

A Game Day Meal for the Guys

Italian Fried Missouri-Style Ravioli

Chunky Sausage and Clam Chowder

Philly Cheesesteak

Really Easy Mississippi Mud Pie

A Summer Picnic

Roasted Apricot Tapenade

Chilled Corn Soup with Parmesan-Basil Corn Salad

Fresh Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Grilled Green Tomatoes with Feta, Mint, and Basil

Grandmas Sugar Sprinkled Cookies

A Party Buffet

Fava BeanMint Hummus

Tomato Tart

Pork Roast Braised with Sweet Wine and Oranges

The Best Macaroni and Cheese with Parmesan Crumbs

Creamed Corn and Mozzarella

No-Knead Bread

Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie with a Hint of Parmesan

A Meal for Unexpected Guests

Parmesan or Pesto Crostini

Artichoke and Olive Spaghetti

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Spaghetti with Quick Tuna Sauce

Chocolate Currant Cookies

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