Dai, amore! Savor the flavors of Italy in this love letter to seasonal cooking from Jessi and Alessio Pasini. You may think you know what a real Italian meal looks like, but would it pass Alessio’s approval? Join the Pasinis on a culinary adventure as they guide you toward the best ingredients and recipes for the perfect Italian dining experience. Jessi and Alessio bring their endearing intersection of cultures into your kitchen with their debut cookbook. You’ll learn: How to identify the most authentic Italian ingredients, sauces, products, and more in American grocery stores - The best Italian cooking tricks (never break the pasta) - How to taste for the best olive oil - How to prepare the most delicious Italian foods, from appetizers to mains, homemade pasta, pizzas, desserts, and more Along the way, you’ll be charmed by Jessi and Alessio’s funny, tender tales of travel, family, cultural clashes, and the many meals that shape their life together. Filled with approachable recipes for family-friendly Italian cuisine and a deep reverence for the beauty of the most authentic ingredients, this cookbook is a love letter to Italian food and the people you gather around the table. Buon appetito! Jessi and Alessio Pasini are an Italian & American couple living in the United States. As an Italian husband, Alessio loves trying crazy foods and snacks from the United States, speaking with his hands, complaining about Americanized Italian food, and being adorably charming and loveable. As his American wife, Jessi enjoys trolling Alessio and filming every second of it. Online, they share relatable videos about their delicious recipes, culture shocks, travel stories, and international relationship. Their goal is to bring laughter, joy, and a knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine to all who follow along.