Big Night In

By Domenica Marcchitti and photographs by Susie Cushner. Domenica Marcchitti is a writer and cooking teacher who specializes in contemporary Italian home cooking. In this book Domenica reminisces about family gatherings from her childhood and captures the same spirit of generosity, openess and simplicity that characterize the Italian way of entertaining. Her format is easy to follow and we are looking forward to trying: Sea Salt and Rosemary Sweet Potato Chips, Farmers Market Minestrone, Spatchcocked Herbed Chickens ala Divola, Spicy Seafood Chowder with Sweet Fennel and Roasted Squash Wedges with Maple Glaze. All finished off with Espresso Granita of course! Softcover 224pp Pub at $24.95