Growing up in an Italian household, Debbie Troiso loved to watch her mother prepare meals-especially during the holidays. Th e aroma of fresh herbs and spices, tangy tomatoes, and succulent sausage filled the air. But Debbie noticed that her mother never used a cookbook to create her meals. Instead, all her recipes came from her heart. Cooking from the Heart continues this cherished family tradition of creating meals, especially for your loved ones. Debbie brings warmth and delight to your kitchen through her time-tested recipes and uses colorful anecdotes to illustrate how some of her dishes hold a special place within her memory. From mouthwatering appetizers, soups, and stews to delectable sauces, pasta dishes, and desserts, Debbie's recipes are easy to make and even better to eat! You'll learn how to create such delicious dishes as: Rice Balls Salmon and Cheese Spread Pizza Spinach and Strawberry Salad Chicken with Prosciutto Calamari Sauce Christmas Bow Tie Cookies Cream Puffs And much, much more! You can contact Debbie personally, either through email or via her Web site, if you need help with any of the recipes. Recapture the joy of cooking with Cooking from the Heart and start making memories with your family today!