Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Notes to the Cook -- DRINKS AND APPETIZERS -- Aranciata Cocktail -- Fruit and Fresh Herb Carafe -- Handmade Cappuccino -- Roasted Peppers -- Bruschetta Pomodoro -- Miniature Meatball Panini -- Tuna Gremolata Dip -- Pancetta Frittata -- Prosciutto with Fresh Fruit -- Grilled Calamari -- PASTA -- Spaghetti Pomodoro -- Fettuccine alla Carbonara -- Gnocchi with Pesto -- Pesto -- Fusilli with Broccoli -- Bucatini Puttanesca -- Rigatoni with Rapid Ragu -- Mostaccioli Amatraciana -- Linguine with Clams -- VEGETABLES AND SALADS -- Baked Artichokes -- Tuscan Kale -- Sautéed Mushrooms -- Carrots Agrodolce -- Green Beans with Tomato and Basil -- Spinach with Lemon -- Broccoli di Rape -- Pomodoro Salad -- Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan -- Luca's Caesar Salad -- SOUP, PIZZA AND SAVORY PIES -- Minestrone -- Cannellini Bean Soup -- Stracciatella Soup -- Basic Pizza Dough -- Pizza Margherita -- Escarole Pizza -- Spinach and Ham Pie -- Polenta -- Risotto Milanese -- CHICKEN, MEAT AND FISH -- Chicken Milanese -- Roast Chicken with Herbs -- Pork Chops with Vinegar Sauce -- Beef Braciola -- Osso Buco -- Polpette -- Veal Piccatta -- Fish Fillet with Rosemary -- Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde -- DESSERTS -- Aqualina's Molasses Cookies -- Carolina's Wine Taralli -- Espresso Granita -- Macerated Oranges with Stuffed Dates and Pistachios -- Zabaglione with Fresh Peaches and Raspberries -- Index.