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"On "Ciao Italia,"--which has been airing on PBS for more than twenty years--Mary Ann has taught millions of fans how to cook delicious, authentic Italian dishes. In her previous books, she has showed us how to make a quick meal with just five ingredients; she's helped us get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes; and she has encouraged us to slow down and take it easy in the kitchen while recreating the rich aromas of Italy. Now comes a treasure-trove of more than 200 time honored recipes, easy to make and guaranteed to please. You'll be dog-earing the pages to try such classics as: - Sicilian Rice Balls - Spaghetti with Tuna, Capers and Lemon - Risotto with Dried Porcini Mushrooms - Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese - Homemade Italian Sausage - Veal Cutlet Sorrento Style - Roasted Sea Bass with Fennel, Oranges and Olives - Almond Cheesecake - Orange Scented Madeleinettes Georgeous design, appetizing full-color photographs and homespun essays about Italian cooking and family traditions throughout, CIAO ITALIA FAMILY CLASSICS belongs in every"--