Finally, he reunites with his wife, Felicity Blunt, at an osteria that was once the headquarters for the rail workers’ union. When asked if the new series might give Italian restaurants their own “big night” after the challenges of lockdown, he chuckles. Note that you don't need to chop the veggies in a food processor after sauteeing them - they'll be just fine as they are. Featuring family-friendly “simple to make and magnificently delicious” (Mario Batali) recipes and stunning photography, a practical cookbook from New York Times bestselling author, beloved actor, and respected foodie Stanley Tucci. You have to know how to stay out of the way,” he says with a reverence that recognizes the demanding nature of restaurant work.

Stanley Tucci is an accomplished actor, he is also an accomplished chef; so the writing of a cook book is not so far out of the realm of what should be expected.Each dish is introduced by Stanley and he offers an insight into why each recipe is so special to his family. I’ve been steadily reading food books and cookbooks for the last several years as our family culture and appetites grow and my passion for feeding these people well grows to match.

Academy Award–nominee Stanley Tucci is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning actor who has also been nominated for a Tony and a Grammy, among countless other critical and professional accolades. There's nothing in there you can't find online, except the allure of eating the family recipes of A-list and B-list stars. A chapter on salads includes puntarella salad with anchovy dressing (a very Roman dish inspired by a dinner in London) alongside Ryan's Kale and Amino Acid Salad (credited to a friend's personal chef). Italian and British food at their finest, complete with easy-to-follow recipes and suggested ingredient brands + alternatives for those of us who don’t live near a true gourmet market who don’t want to invest in an expensive seasoning for just 1 recipe. Aside from a few of the meatier products, everything in this cookbook can be found at Ye Old Walmart.I have to say, I was expecting a cookbook filled with fantastic Italian food, given that Tucci is Italian (at least, I think he is).