Entertaining with the Sopranos by Carmela Soprano, Allen Rucker, Michele Scicolone, David Chase
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Book Reviews of Entertaining with the Sopranos
Book Review: A fun book with great food!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have now seen everything! A book on entertaining from America's favorite mob family, the Sopranos. And what a fun and tasty book it is. It's an inside look at the fictional television family from the perspective of what good entertaining is: a mix of good food, tips and techniques and vignettes about entertaining from the Soprano's family and friends.
The book covers all occasions from Baptisms, Communions and Confirmations to Graduation Parties, Bridal Showers and Receptions, Holidays, Birthdays and Small Events for Women Only and Men Only.
I enjoyed the logical suggestions by Charmaine Bucco when discussing the timeline to "pull off" an event. I chuckled when reading "When Things Go Terribly Wrong" and I laughed out loud reading Bobby Bacala's tips for controlling the out-of-control guest.
I actually read the directions for the proper way to fold napkins and learned some things about expensive cigars and poker etiquette. And I drooled over the recipes.
The Spaghetti Pie is delicious, not to mention easy to make. The Green Bean, Potato, and Red Onion Salad is scrumptious and the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen just waiting for you to use them. The Insalata Caprese will make your mouth water and the Potato Pie and Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic will "hit the spot." But the Anginetti (Lemon Knot Cookies) is simply mouth watering.
Armchair Interviews says: If you're a fan of the Sopranos or you just want a fun read with 75 scrumptious recipes for all occasions, Entertaining with the Sopranos is the book to buy. It is the complete guide to entertaining complete with wonderful photographs and interviews with your favorite mob family.
Book Review: Old school Italian-American recipes
Summary: 4 Stars
Despite being Italian-American and growing up in the kitchen, I still felt the need to purchase this cookbook. Maybe it is because I received the first Soprano's cookbook as a gift and I love it. This delicious comfort food is one of the reasons why Italian-Americans cherish their heritage so much. Michele Scicolone provides authentic, old school Italian-American recipes that are well-wriiten and spot-on. Most of the recipes can be successfully made by beginning cooks. The Pizza Rustica recipe is excellent, as well as the recipe for La Pastiera. The Soprano's tidbits are cute but I really enjoy the recipes; even just reading them brings back sweet memories.Book Review: Quite good :->
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a fan of the Sopranos, I decided to check this out. This is one weird/good book. Weird because it's from the Sopranos, but good because all the recipes look delicious. I've yet to try making anything, but they look easy enough to make and so I'm going to give it a go. The pictures are great and there are fun tidbits from some of the stars of the show. It's an entertaining book in more ways than one (get it?). Even if you aren't a fan of the show but love to cook, you should check this out too. It's worth while.Book Review: Following in the kay Scarpetta tradition
Summary: 4 Stars
I think it's a hoot when fictional characters inspire cookbooks. What really makes me laugh is Edie Falco's admission one time in an interview that she doesn't cook! Rita Schiano,author "Painting The Invisible Man" Painting the Invisible ManBook Review: Do not buy this for a cookbook....
Summary: 4 Stars
You will be disappointed if you buy this book for a cookbook. It does contain some great recipes but few of them. The photographs are great! The book is about the Soprano family and how they entertain. It is written as if the Sopranos were a real family and is funny at times.