Scotto Sunday Suppers and Other Fabulous Feasts continues the rich Italian and Scotto family tradition of Italian Comfort Food with recipes for Sunday family gatherings and holiday meals. The Scotto family, owners of the celebrated Fresco by Scotto restaurant, share recipes and stories from their family gatherings and provide ways for you to bring your family together.

The Scottos are known for their incredible hospitality both in their home and in their restaurant. Their warm, friendly advice on making guests comfortable will prepare you to recreate this environment in your own home. From planning the menu to setting the table, greeting your guests to choosing the wine, the Scotto family will show you how to be the perfect host.

More than one hundred delicious recipes provide the makings of incredible menus for every occasion, from Fourth of July to a Christmas feast. These mouthwatering recipes include:

• Sautéed Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Herbed Ricotta Cheese
• Watermelon and Red Onion Salad with Watercress and Muscat Vinaigrette
• Cavatelli with Sweet Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
• Risotto with Roasted Red Peppers, Trevisano, and Pancetta
• Basil-Studded Grilled Salmon Steak with Summer Salsa Cruda and Fresh Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Maple- and Bourbon-Glazed Roast Pork Loin Stuffed with Apples and Sun-Dried Cranberries
• Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding Cake with Vanilla Gelato

With beautiful photography and a family spirit that's contagious, Scotto Sunday Suppers will inspire you to create your own fabulous feasts.

When Marion Scotto's grandmother, Elena, opened a poultry market in South Brooklyn in 1910, she started a family food dynasty. A born entertainer from a long line of fabulous cooks, Marion opened Fresco by Scotto in 1993 with her son, Anthony Jr., and daughters Rosanna and Elaina. Now, in Italian Comfort Food, the Scottos combine the delicious flavors and warmth of Italy with the neighborly atmosphere of a quintessential New York restaurant, sharing funny stories and dozens of their prized recipes. Cooking with Italian Comfort Foodis the next best thing to sitting down to a warm welcome and a wonderful meal at Fresco, an oasis in the heart of Manhattan that Zagat calls "festive" and "fantastic." Mouthwatering recipes include:

The famously addictive Potato and Zucchini Chips with Gorgonzola
Marinated Seafood Salad
Meatball Lasagna
Risotto with Roasted Winter Vegetables
Grandma's Stuffed Chicken
Chocolate Mascarpone Cream Pie