WELCOME TO MY ITALIAN KITCHEN AND MY BIGGEST PASSION: FOOD.Most of my family
memories revolve around food, especially family holidays, and everyone knows how
important food and wine are in Italian culture. Here are the recipes passed down
from my" nonnas" (grandmothers) that reflect the warm, rustic flavors of Friuli,
Italy: rich frico, risotto, and savory polenta. I also love the lighter bites,
perfect with a glass of wine: crostini with ricotta and honey, or a tramezzini,
the Italian version of English high-tea sandwiches. And I didn't forget the
sweets–from the tiramisu I made with my mother when I was eight years old to
the famous basil panna cotta I made to help win me the title of
MasterChef.I love to teach, and I'll show you the fundamentals of fantastic
Italian food, including homemade stock (I swear, it's easy), pasta from
scratch, and more. “My Italian Kitchen” is packed with the food that I love
and that you and your family will love too. (Plus I'll tell you some good
behind-the-scenes stories from Season 4 of “MasterChef”!)“Grazie”!
And welcome to my kitchen.Luca
Author Biography
Luca Manfe is the Season 4 winner of “MasterChef.” Originally from
Friuli, Italy, he currently lives in New York.