Overview
From her star turn on the hit series The Real Housewives of New Jersey to her family spin-off Manzo’d with Children, Caroline Manzo has long been a fan favorite. Here, for the very first time, Caroline shares her kitchen secrets in an abundant cookbook filled with over 100 recipes, including:
- Ready-in-a-snap breakfasts like Baking Dish Frittata and Crab Cake Benedict
- Lazy summertime lunches like her tried-and-true Down the Shore Smothered Corn Cobs
- Warm and cozy meal staples like Roasted Red Peppers and Italian Wedding Soup
- Late-night munchies such as Homemade Truffle Popcorn and Adult Root Beer Floats
- Italian American classics done Caroline’s way, like her famous Taylor Ham (not to be confused with pork roll) & Cheese Sandwich, Slow-Braised Braciole, Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, and, of course, Sunday Gravy
Along the way, Caroline shares entertaining behind-the-scenes stories and helpful tips and tricks to making your kitchen, and home, a place for getting the most from what’s on hand, embracing the messy side of life, and celebrating all things big and small.
Full of wisdom, humor, and hard-earned lessons in the kitchen, Food and Other Things I Love encourages you to share this food with those you love and build your own memories, meals, and magic.
HIGHLY COOKABLE RECIPES: The recipes in this book are like a warm hug from a loving relative. Caroline's tips, tricks, and encouraging voice make the already simple, belly-filling recipes easy enough for even novice cooks.
AUTHENTIC VOICE IN ITALIAN COOKING: Caroline’s motherly aura and strong moral compass have made her a favorite among the Bravo audience with an ever-growing fan base. Caroline wears multiple hats as a wife, mother, sister, friend, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and food and lifestyle expert, all while staying grounded in her values and putting her family first. She has become a go-to for advice and inspiration on everything from pets to parenting and, most of all, cooking.
TIME-TESTED ADVICE: In between the delicious, comforting recipes are lots of homespun tips and tricks that Caroline has learned over the years, like how to cook for a crowd, how to set a beautiful table, and the importance of celebrating every occasion and every moment with love.
Perfect for:
- Fans of Caroline Manzo and the Real Housewives series
- Anyone interested in Italian and Italian American cooking
- Beginner cooks looking for easy homestyle recipes and practical cooking advice
- Lovers of big, comforting cookbooks with a whole lot of heart
- Watchers of Food Network, HGTV, Today, and Magnolia Network
- Gift-giving for housewarming, graduation, wedding, birthday, and holidays
This book title, Food and Other Things I Love (More than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours), ISBN: 9781797225258, by Caroline Manzo, Casey Elsass, Lauren Volo, published by Chronicle Books (September 24, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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