Dai, amore! Bring a taste of Italy into your kitchen as you learn authentic Italian cooking and techniques with Jessi & Alessio Pasini. You may think you know what a real Italian meal looks like, but would it pass Alessio's mangiabile/immangiabile (edible/inedible) test? With this cookbook, you'll join the Pasinis on a culinary adventure as they guide you toward the best ingredients and recipes for the perfect Italian dining experience. Alessio and Jessi bring their endearing intersection of cultures into your kitchen with their debut cookbook. You'll learn: How to identify the most authentic Italian ingredients, sauces, products, and more in American grocery stores The best Italian cooking tricks (always use cold water to boil pasta and never break the pasta) How to taste for the best olive oil How to prepare the most delicious Italian foods, from appetizers to mains, pizzas, desserts, and more, Filled with charmingly funny stories from Jessi and Alessio's many adventures together and recipes for delicious, family-friendly Italian cuisine, this cookbook is the perfect gift and an excellent place to start if you're just learning to cook, looking for a fun read, or if you just plain love Italian food. Buon appetito!