The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

by Silverton, Nancy (Author), Molina, Matt (Author), Carreao, Carolynn (Author)

Silverton brings us delicious, popular dishes from her eateries--as exciting and satisfying as anything that might be served in Italy. The detailed, easy-to-follow recipes; the author's lively, encouraging voice; and her intimate, comprehensive knowledge of the traditions behind this delectably decadent cuisine make this the ultimate must-have Italian cookbook.

Format: Hardcover, 368 pages

Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group, September 2011

Product Dimensions: 9.41 L × 8.48 W × 1.22 H

Publisher Marketing: A traditional Italian meal is one of the most comforting--and delicious--things that anyone can enjoy. Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton has elevated that experience to a whole new level at her Los Angeles restaurants Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza, co-owned with restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. A reservation at Mozza has been the hottest ticket in town since the restaurants opened and diners have been lining up for their wildly popular dishes. Finally, in The Mozza Cookbook, Silverton is sharing these recipes with the rest of the world.

The original idea for Mozza came to Nancy at her summer home in Panicale, Italy. And that authentic Italian feel is carried throughout the book as we explore recipes from aperitivo to dolci that she would serve at her tavola at home. But do not confuse authentic with conventional! Under Silverton's guidance, each bite is more exciting and delectable than the last, with recipes such as:

Fried Squash Blossoms with Ricotta

Buricotta with Braised Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mint Pesto

Mussels al Forno with Salsa Calabrese

Fennel Sausage, Panna, and Scallion Pizza

Fresh Ricotta and Egg Ravioli with Brown Butter

Grilled Quail Wrapped in Pancetta with Sage and Honey

Sauteed Cavolo Nero

Fritelle di Riso with Nocello-soaked Raisins and Banana Gelato

Olive Oil Gelato

In the book, Nancy guides you through all the varieties of cheese that she serves at the Mozzarella Bar in the Osteria. And you'll find all the tricks you need to make homemade pastas, gelato, and pizzas that taste as if they were flown in directly from Italy. Silverton's lively and encouraging voice and her comprehensive knowledge of the traditions behind this mouthwateringly decadent cuisine make her recipes--both familiar and intricate--easy to follow and hard to resist. It's no wonder it is so difficult to get a table at Mozza--when you're cooking these dishes there will be a line out your door as well.

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