A lovely authentic South Italian cookbook for the home cook that wants to travel from their kitchen.
The ingredients are simple, the instructions are easy and the ingredients get to shine.
It's very carb heavy, so this isn't for people who want lighter meals, and isn't the cookbook to pick if you're walking into summer, but it is perfect for autumn/winter and the hungry family.
You will find a lot of great from-scratch pasta recipes, and explanations of what is done in Italy so you can really get the authentic tastes.

The level of detail in this cook book is amazing. You really get an insight into the Italian culture and ways of cooking. Fun to experiment with but if you’re looking for something easy to cook I’d go elsewhere.

'The Italian Family Kitchen' is a visually vibrant dive into the culture and decadence of Italian food. It's so evident how much care when into the explanatory sections as well as learning the basics of Italian cooking. While I do wish that there were pictures for every dish, the pictures that are there are mostly divine. The recipes feel elevated yet accessible, which I think is the ideal balance with Italian food.

The Italian Family Kitchen is truly an authentic cookbook filled with delicious Italian recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. After living in Italy, I can guarantee that you would find these dishes not only on the menu at a favorite local restaurant, but also in the home of your Italian friends. Pasta Alla Carbonara is a dish that I make repetitively for my family and would recommend to everyone.

I love how this cookbook not only shares authentic Italian cuisine, but it also captures the culture revolving around food. These recipes are the things that gathers families, it’s a place where stories are shared and it’s a family heirloom. Italian food is simple yet delectable, where you allow the flavor of the ingredients to really shine through in the end result.

Anyone that loves REAL Italian food (not the Americanized version) and enjoys learning about other cultures/cuisines will enjoy this cookbook and use it frequently,

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me with an ARC of this amazing cookbook. It will be one that I recommend to many.

YouTube channel "Pasta Grammar" : who knew that there were 'rules' of pasta? In this excellent cookbook the reader learns of the pattern, rhythm and passion of Italian cuisine firsthand. Embrace it! From creating a menu, stocking a pantry with ingredients to tools and proper usage, this book has all a home chef needs to make a truly Italian meal from start to dessert.

This cookbook is filled with so many yummy and easy to follow recipes. The only downside is that there isn't a photo for every recipe.

This is an authentic Italian cookbook, it explains the "whys" of Italian cooking such as what the "Italian" menu items mean, why lard is used in making bread and why you use authentic Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino cheeses.

You will find suggestions for terra-cotta cookware, pasta machines, amandoline and a vegetable mill to make cooking easier.

You will enjoy learning how to make fresh pasta, tomato sauce and suppli (a fresh rice and cheese stuffed delight, fried to perfection!)

The directions for making bread are detailed and require a lot of folding to make the bread soft and chewy.

The Pasta Alla Puttanesca recipe is easy to follow and is studded with olives, anchovies and mixed fettuccini noodles.

The Almond cookies are very easy to make and the picture looks delicious!

There is something so authentic and wholesome about this cookbook. Nowadays with many influencers and celebrities coming out with a cookbook, it’s hard to find that seems genuine. This one does just that. It feels like you’re reading a family’s recipe book that they’ve passed down for generations. One of my pet peeves is when a recipe will call for a unique ingredient that I know I will probably never use again - I didn’t have that that problem in this book. The recipes felt accessible. Highly recommend the ragu and the saffron risotto. I look forward to trying more especially the fried ones!

I enjoyed this book a lot! The details are great and it’s structured super well. I wish it had a picture for every recipe but it’s fine. For some they have step by step pictures which I think is amazing! The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients easy to get. It really brings Italy to your home.

I downloaded this cookbook because I was feeling uninspired thinking of things to make for dinner. The first recipe I tried was the egg pasta and Cacio e Pepe. It was delicious. As someone who has never been great with breads, I had unexpected success with the ciabatta. This book makes cooking feel really accessible and wholesome. Beyond just the recipes, this book offers insight into Italian cuisine and Italian culture. I can’t wait to try more recipes especially more of the breads!

Finally, a cookbook that feels like it was truly written for every lover of authentic Italian cuisine regardless of your culinary proficency. Informative and engaging, the author made me feel like I was in the kitchen with them, getting the inside scoop.

The Italian Family Kitchen by Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander is like a warm hug from Italy. This cookbook is packed with genuine Italian recipes that really capture the essence of homestyle cooking. The dishes are hearty and delicious, ranging from comforting classics to flavorful new favorites. The recipes are easy to follow, making it simple to bring a taste of Italy into your own kitchen. Perfect for anyone who loves Italian food or just wants to try cooking up some authentic, family-style meals at home.

I’m so excited to try out these recipes for my own family. I love how the book is set up and the way the recipes are written. I do wish there were more photos but overall a beautiful cookbook.

This book has many sections/chapters: The introduction not only has the usual intro stuff, but it has information on how to make different pasta recipes and styles and how to use a pasta machine. The next chapter is on Fried Appetizers, then Bread and Pasta, Ragus, Pastas, Rice, Second courses (meats, fish, etc.), Side dishes and Desserts.

Not being of Italian heritage, I've always wanted to make my own pasta, but I haven't. Maybe this book will encourage me to try. Another thing I've never made is Risotto. This book has more than enough recipes for me to find one to start with. I think it may be the Risotto Al Pomodoro or the Risotto al Parmigiano. The Verdure Gratinate look so good and would be a wonderful way to cook up the extra garden vegetables that are arriving as I write this. And of course, every dessert looks unbelievably good.

The photos in this book make the food look mouth-wateringly good. So many dishes I'd love to try today.

As an Italian, I adored this book. All of it. But why would an Italian read, let alone enjoy, a cookery book made for Americans, I hear you say? Well, lots of Italian recipes are passed on from one generation to another; it is taken for granted that people will pick up culinary know-how from their nonna or zia, or family friend. But I was raised in a family where cooking was not a thing, at all (yes, these families exist even in Italy) and so, despite now being a fairly good cook who is very keen on new recipes, I am missing the basics and all of that taken-for-granted know-how.
I really benefitted from this showcase of Italian cooking techniques explained so well to people who have perhaps never heard of them / heard of some other variation of them. It was informative and at the same time it felt genuine and homely.
The recipes are great, with incredible photos. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in cooking, whether they like Italian food or not!

I love Italy, especially the food so I really loved this cookbook. The layout and aesthetic are great, the images are lovely, the recipes are easy to follow and sound delicious

"The Italian Family Kitchen" is a visually stunning cookbook that will make you want to try every recipe. The meals look absolutely delicious, and the easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for cooks of all levels. The photography is so beautiful that you’ll be inspired to recreate these dishes at home—hopefully, they’ll turn out as amazing as they look in the book! If you love Italian cuisine and enjoy cooking, this book is a must-have.

I’m Italian, and I want to make everything in this book. The beautiful photography, the recipe descriptions that feel like I’m talking about family recipes, and everything in this book just feels like stepping into tradition. Everything just looks divine

Some gorgeous recipes in this book with really easy to follow instructions and pictures. A great range of options with a range of meat and vegetarian dishes. One of the best Italian cooking books I have seen.

I liked this book a lot. As an Italian-American who loves eating Italian food, I am always looking for new Italian cookbooks. This one is particularly good. I like how it began with background on the Italian meal and what is needed for an Italian pantry with explanations for both. I also appreciated how the first recipes were the basics such as pasta making. The photos in this book are stunning and really put me in the mood to make Italian food. The recipes seemed very authentic and were a nice blend of well-known dishes and less well-known dishes. The recipes, themselves, were easy to follow and well-written. I can definitely see this cookbook becoming a family favorite and one I will reach for when I am in the mood for Italian food. I also think this would make a beautiful gift. I would absolutely recommend this book.