The Bottom Line
Soprano fans will love the "real" discussion of food as presented by the series' characters. Fans of Italian-American cuisine will find authentic Neapolitan recipes they'll want to cook over and over.
Pros
- Authentic, Italian-American recipes.
- The directions are very easy to follow.
- Narratives from characters are hilarious.
Cons
- Non-Soprano fans won't fully appreciate the text.
Description
- Delicious collection of Italian American recipes from renowned cookbook author Michele Scicolone.
- Entertaining interviews and narratives from the Sopranos characters on their relationship with food.
- Great photos of the various characters, including vintage photos from their "past".
- One chapter includes recipes that list ingredients for both small and large (50 people) groups.
Guide Review - The Sopranos Family Cookbook
This entertaining cookbook is a must-have for any fan of either the Sopranos series or Italian American cuisine. Fictitiously authored by Artie Bucco, owner of Nuovo Vesuvio, the restaurant hangout on the series, it's a combination of traditional Neapolitan and Avellinese recipes, and amusing anecdotes about food from the characters on the show. For example, Carmela Soprano offers practical advice on planning a large party: "Just one person with a sour disposition can ruin the most carefully planned family get-together. If they must come, quarantine them as best you can." Even if you're not familiar with the series, the delicious, authentic Italian recipes will make you a big fan of this cookbook.
