I love the idea behind the cookbook Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner? by Lisa Caponigri.
First, it is filled EXCLUSIVELY with Italian Old World recipes. (So if you have “cooking envy” while watching Clemenza cook Marinera on “The Godfather”, this is your cookbook.)
Second, it is about taking time on Sunday, to cook, eat, and embrace each other as a family during a meal. Lisa created a cookbook filled with 52 meal plans…one for each week.
And that is why I think I fell in love with this cookbook.
We are Nebraska Transplants. And living several states away from our extended family means we only get to have “family meals” on special holidays or during brief visits.
But the author, Lisa Caponigri, talks about it not needing to be your immediate family that has to come over to experience Sunday Dinner, but your own created family made up of close friends.
And she’s right. There is something magical about cooking and breaking bread with friends.
Especially when you can do it with Italian Recipes from Old World Italy like this one.
Classic Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
6 cloves of garlic, cut in half
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cans crushed tomatoes, 28 oz (Use San Marzano Brand if possible)
1.5 tablespoons sugar
1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
1.5 teaspoons fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Red Wine to taste (if that is your thing – like me)
Directions
1. In a large pot, heat garlic in olive oil over low heat for three minutes. Don’t allow garlic to brown.
2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat for two to three hours.
And because everyone should be able to get their “Clemenza” on…(2) Kansas City Mamas Readers will win a copy of Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner? by Lisa Caponigri.
Here’s How To Enter The Giveaway
(Remember, each comment is considered a entry – so leave a separate comment each time.)
Leave me a comment and tell me your favorite Italian Dish. (Ex. Lasagna.)
Additional entry: Become a email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas. (I promise, I won’t spam you.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Additional entry: Become in Like with Kansas City Mamas on Facebook. (We have fun, I promise.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Contest will be open till end of day on May 23, 2012. Winners will be notified by email and has 48-hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Good Luck.
Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this cookbook and two copies to give away, but I was not compensated in any other way. The written remarks are entirely my own. Want more information – check out my full disclosure statement.
Christina says
My favorite Italian dish is Chicken Piccata
Cfosh says
Fried chicken still tops my list!!
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Kristin says
I love my mother in law’s spaghetti and meatballs! So lucky she shared the recipe with me!!
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Jacquie F. says
My kids tell me my lasagna is the best thing I made – learned from my Italian grandmother 🙂 Book looks amazing!
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Jennifer says
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Hannah says
Spaghetti is my favorite Italian dish!
barb says
chicken parmesan
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Margaret Grote says
Lasagna is definitely my favorite italian dish to make. So versatile!
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Liz Stewart says
My favorite italian dish is Chicken Parmesan, but my favorite dessert is Tiramisu! YUM
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Erin says
I love Chicken vesuvio!
Keeley D says
My favorite Italian dish is Lasagna that is made with cream cheese and cottage cheese over ricotta!! Delicious!!
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Jen H says
My favorite dish is chicken Parmesan but I cannot make it to save my life. LOL
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Lisa says
My favorites are probably lasagna or tossed pasta with olive oil, basil and tomatoes.
🙂 thanks for the giveaway!
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robin says
Lasagna!
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kelly schirado says
Spaghetti
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Tina says
Anything with diced tomatoes and fresh basil-YUMMY!
Amira says
We like any – and all – kinds of Pasta yummm
Marie says
Pasta Carbonara
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Dawndy Bendet says
I love a good olive oil and Italian herb dressing for either a fresh salad or dipping crusty Italian bread. Yum!!!
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Emily Blackmer says
My favorite Italian recipe is my husband’s Baked Meatball recipe. For me there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Yumm!
Kaycie says
Definitely lasagna.
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Emma says
My fave is garlic butter pasta, simple and delish!
Emily says
Definitely lasagna!
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Billie says
Eggplant parmesan whether I make it or we get it from out little Italina take out place– Italian Delight– delish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elaine says
One of my favorite childhood memories are the family Sunday dinner!
Jerri Newman says
I love Chicken Tettrazini!
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Annette Park says
I love lasagna made with italian sausage, followed by cannnoli for dessert. I don’t get to indulge in this decadent high-calorie meal very often, but when I do it’s worth it!
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Stephanie says
I have to say lasagna! You just can’t beat it. I like it better without sausage, though.
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Shawna says
I love eggplant Parmesan.
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Julia says
already liked on facebook
Julia says
Veal Parm
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