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BIG NIGHT IN
More than 100 Wonderful Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends Italian-Style
by Domenica Marchetti
photography by Susie Cushner

Chronicle Books
November 2008
$24.95/softcover
Full-color photography
ISBN: 978-0-8118-5929-5

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Nothing compares to a spread of glorious homemade food surrounded by family and friends — an art perfected long ago around the Mediterranean. In BIG NIGHT IN, food writer and cooking teacher Domenica Marchetti shares her Italian inheritance of gracious warm entertaining, with little fuss and more than 100 mouthwatering recipes. Welcome your guests into "the family" with these fabulous and casual menu suggestions, from Antipasti for appetizers or a cocktail party to sweet Finales like Apricot Semifreddo to enjoy after a leisurely meal of Bruschetta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Arrosticini (Lamb Skewers), Fettuccini al Forno with Porcini, Shiitakes, and a Hint of Truffle, and Pan-Grilled Clams.

About the Author

Domenica Marchetti specializes in Italian home cooking and has published articles in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Cooking Light, and other national publications. She is a culinary instructor and author of The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy. Domenica lives in Virginia with her family. Visit www.DomenicaCooks.com for more information.

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