The Tucci Cookbook
About this product
The Tucci Family brings wine pairings, updated recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories to a new generation of Italian food lovers.
There is some truth to the old adage, “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.”
What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables...simple hearty soups...sumptuous stuffed meats...all punctuated with luscious, warm confections.
For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary; fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs; flavorful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust; savory Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole with Potatoes; buttery Plum and Polenta Cake; and yes, of course, the legendary Timpano.
Featuring nearly 200 irresistible recipes, perfectly paired with delicious wines, The Tucci Cookbook is brimming with robust flavors, beloved Italian traditions, mouthwatering photographs, and engaging, previously untold stories from the family’s kitchen. Read more
Editor's Take
The Tucci Cookbook is generally well liked by readers who want approachable Italian home cooking with personal context. Goodreads reviewers praise the large recipe collection, family stories, and wine pairings, and Amazon reviewers highlight the clear instructions, easy-to-find ingredients, and photos of Stanley Tucci cooking.
Several readers also say it feels substantial and a bit repetitive to read straight through, with some wishing for more food photography and more visual guidance for unfamiliar dishes. Portland Book Review describes it as a solid Italian cookbook, though not especially original compared with similar books. A Reddit discussion about trying recipes from the book suggests fans still find the recipes straightforward and enjoyable.
- Positive themes: clear recipes, useful background notes, strong Italian-home-cooking focus, appealing personal stories, and wine pairings.
- Mixed themes: limited food photos, some fussy steps, and a book that can feel repetitive as a read-through.
- Overall impression: a warmly received cookbook for Stanley Tucci fans and home cooks who like traditional Italian recipes.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Gallery Books |
| Publication date | October 9, 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1451661258 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1451661255 |
| Item Weight | 2.7 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.38 x 1.5 x 9.13 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,294 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Italian Cooking, Food & Wine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,820) |
