<b>100 recipes for bold, gutsy, comforting dishes inspired by the flavors of Northern Italy, from the acclaimed Manhattan restaurant Sorella, co-owned and operated by rising star chef Emma Hearst, with her best friend (and honorary “sister”) Sarah Krathen running the front of the house.</b><br><br>After meeting in culinary school, Emma Hearst and Sarah Krathen opened Sorella—Italian for “sister,” in a nod to the deep connection these friends feel for each other—on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Lauded for its distinctive blend of gutsy northern Italian fare, family-style spirit, and old-world glamour, their charming neighborhood spot has garnered legions of admirers who come for the ethereal homemade pastas, inspired cocktails, and easy conviviality. <br> In this, their debut cookbook, Emma and Sarah share behind-the-scenes stories, their passion for food and hospitality, and the secrets to making many of their most popular menu offerings at home. The more than one hundred recipes encompass bold-flavored dishes and signature favorites, including their show-stopping Broccoli Fritto and decadent egg-topped Pâté de Fegato, along with clever cocktails and savvy wine pairings. <br> Bolstered by stunning full-color photographs, visual vignettes, and unforgettable anecdotes that relate everything from the wisdom of Italian grandmothers and the mishaps of opening night to a starring role on Iron Chef, Sarah and Emma convey both their sparkling personalities and their dedication to balancing innovation and tradition. They also offer a truly unique glimpse into what it’s like for two young women to open and run a lively, welcoming, and wildly successful restaurant in New York City.<br> <br>Selected Recipes Include:<br>• Arugula & prosciutto salad with pickled cherries<br> • Marinated mussels & straciatella cheese<br> • Tajarin with lamb ragu, black pepper ricotta, pistachios & mint<br> • Cavatelli with porcini & pancetta ragu<br>• Sorella gnocchi<br> • Pan-seared mackerel with onion-pine nut puree & pickled vegetables<br> • Marinated pork chop with wax beans, blistered cherry tomatoes & apple vinegar<br> • Brussels sprouts with apples & bacon<br> • Peach crostata with buttermilk gelato<br> • Bombolini Read Less