A traditional Italian meal is one of the most comforting\u2014and delicious\u2014things that anyone can enjoy. Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton has elevated that experience to a whole new level at her Los Angeles restaurants Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza, co-owned with restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. A reservation at Mozza has been the hottest ticket in town since the restaurants opened and diners have been lining up for their wildly popular dishes. Finally, in\u00a0The Mozza Cookbook,\u00a0Silverton is sharing these recipes with the rest of the world.
\nThe original idea for Mozza came to Nancy at her summer home in Panicale, Italy. And that authentic Italian feel is carried throughout the book as we explore recipes from\u00a0aperitivo\u00a0to\u00a0dolci\u00a0that she would serve at her\u00a0tavola\u00a0at home. But do not confuse authentic with conventional! Under Silverton\u2019s guidance, each bite is more exciting and delectable than the last, with recipes such as:
\nFried Squash Blossoms with Ricotta
\nBuricotta with Braised Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mint Pesto
\nMussels\u00a0al Forno\u00a0with Salsa Calabrese
\nFennel Sausage, Panna, and Scallion Pizza
\nFresh Ricotta and Egg Ravioli with Brown Butter
\nGrilled Quail Wrapped in Pancetta with Sage and Honey
\nSaut\u00e9ed\u00a0Cavolo Nero
\nFritelle di Riso\u00a0with Nocello-soaked Raisins and Banana Gelato
\nOlive Oil Gelato
\nIn the book, Nancy guides you through all the varieties of cheese that she serves at the Mozzarella Bar in the Osteria. And you\u2019ll find all the tricks you need to make homemade pastas, gelato, and pizzas that taste as if they were flown in directly from Italy. Silverton\u2019s lively and encouraging voice and her comprehensive knowledge of the traditions behind this mouthwateringly decadent cuisine make her recipes\u2014both familiar and intricate\u2014easy to follow and hard to resist. It\u2019s no wonder it is so difficult to get a table at Mozza\u2014when you\u2019re cooking these dishes there will be a line out your door as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"