{"product_id":"food-other-things-i-love-more-than-100-italian-american-recipes-from-my-family-to-yours-hardcover","title":"Food \u0026 Other Things I Love: More Than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaroline Manzo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCasey Elsass\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLauren Volo\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeloved Bravo TV food personality Caroline Manzo invites you to come over, pull up a chair, and fill your belly with recipes inspired by her delicious family meals, done the New Jersey way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom her star turn on the hit series \u003ci\u003eThe Real Housewives of New Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e to her family spin-off \u003ci\u003eManzo'd with Children\u003c\/i\u003e, 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ready-in-a-snap breakfasts like Baking Dish Frittata and Crab Cake Benedict \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lazy summertime lunches like her tried-and-true Down the Shore Smothered Corn Cobs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Warm and cozy meal staples like Roasted Red Peppers and Italian Wedding Soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Late-night munchies such as Homemade Truffle Popcorn and Adult Root Beer Floats \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Italian American classics done Caroline's way, like her famous Taylor Ham (not to be confused with pork roll) \u0026amp; Cheese Sandwich, Slow-Braised Braciole, Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, and, of course, Sunday Gravy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Full of wisdom, humor, and hard-earned lessons in the kitchen, \u003ci\u003e Food \u0026amp; Other Things I Love \u003c\/i\u003eencourages you to share this food with those you love and build your own memories, meals, and magic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHIGHLY 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Caroline Manzo and the Real Housewives series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone interested in Italian and Italian American cooking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beginner cooks looking for easy homestyle recipes and practical cooking advice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lovers of big, comforting cookbooks with a whole lot of heart \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Watchers of Food Network, HGTV, \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e, and Magnolia Network \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving for housewarming, graduation, wedding, birthday, and holidays \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaroline Manzo is best known as the levelheaded voice of reason on Bravo TV's hit series \u003ci\u003eThe Real Housewives of New Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e and her family spin-off \u003ci\u003eManzo'd with Children\u003c\/i\u003e. Caroline's motherly aura and strong moral compass have made her a favorite among the Bravo TV audience. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and Jersey to her core, Caroline is the epitome of a strong Italian American matriarch: feisty, hilarious, full of love, and always ready with a stocked fridge. Married to her husband, Albert, for almost forty years, she is the mother of three children--Albie, Lauren, and Christopher--and a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, Markie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 10.11 x 7.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43350564634691,"sku":"9781797225258","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/4399\/2899\/files\/da7669a7186ebc9bc099e3940ae10d9a.webp?v=1780855790","url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/food-other-things-i-love-more-than-100-italian-american-recipes-from-my-family-to-yours-hardcover","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}