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The Tucci Cookbook

by Stanley Tucci
. October 2012. 400p. 978-1-45166-125-5. 35.
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Acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, the grandson of Calabrian immigrants, is no stranger to food; while researching his 1996 film Big Night, he trained for a year and a half with chef Gianni Scappin. He also co-owned Finch Tavern in New York and currently hosts the public television series Vine Talk. Here, with Scappin, his parents Joan and Stan Tucci, and writer Mimi Taft (coauthor, The Tribeca Cookbook), Tucci shares family memories and recipes for appetizers (Potato Croquettes), pasta (Linguine with Clam Sauce), main dishes (Roast Duck with Fresh Figs), and other courses. Most recipes include variations and suggested wine pairings.
VERDICT A celebrity cookbook of uncommon quality that balances rustic and sophisticated fare.
Reviewed by Sue White , Sep 15, 2012
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