Sophia Loren's Recipes & Memories Paperback – September 1, 2014

Got the cookbook in pristine condition and earlier than expected! Sophia is a gorgeous and fabulous actress, who places Faith and Family above all. Her recipes are true to her Italian heritage and established values.Bella Dea, Sophia!!!

"Sophia Loren's Recipes and Memories" is truly a beautiful book--not just for the legendary beauty of the author, but for the real love of nurturing family and providing comfort and care in the home that it conveys. Filled with gorgeous photos of Sophia Loren, the book also offers scrumptious pictures of the prepared recipes and captivating images from the author's life and film career. Sophia's love of cooking came from observing her grandmother, Nonni Luisa, a naturally intuitive cook who could take a little and make it into a lot--a must during wartime hardship. The 100 recipes include "Antipasti and Small Dishes"; "Soup"; "Pasta"; "Rice & Polenta"; "Meat"; "Fish"; "Vegetables"; and "Desserts". Featured recipes include such delicious dishes as: "Classic Neapolitan Pizza"; "Torta di Asparagi" (Savory Asparagus Pie); "Insalata Ricca" (A Luxurious Salad); "Il Minestrone" (Minestrone Soup); "Pasta e Fagioli" (Pasta & Beans); "Spaghetti al Limone" (Spaghetti with Lemon); 'Risotto con Piselli" (Risotto with Peas"; "Tonne Fresca con Funghi" (Fresh Tuna with Mushrooms); "Spigola de Natale" (Christmas Bass); "Melanzane alla Parmigiana" (Eggplant Parmesan); and "Torta di Patate" (Potato Pie). Delectable desserts include: "Pan di Spagna" (Sponge Cake); "Torta di Ricotta" (Ricotta Pie); and "Zabaione" (Sweet Marsala Custard). Comfort food, traditional Italian dishes, a fascinating trip through memory lane, and much more are all to be found in "Sophia Loren's Recipes and Memories".

Somewhat dated but basic classic Italian food to prepare for a family.

Thank you for bringing the real Italy to my table.

We love Italian food , my husband is the cook, and he always thought Sophia was hot. How can I lose.

It’s a beautifully done book！Sophia is always so soothing and pleasant to read! Reading the book can make you realize what is forever classic, and what has evolved. Appreciate Amazon still sells it！

The book is well written with the warmth of a person who loves to cook. Sharing memories throughout her lifetime Ms. Loren becomes just Sophia. With care, with devotion to detail, with the motivation of providing only the best of ingredients, culinary skill, and satisfaction for those she cares about the book is so much more than a cookbook...it is a journey with a lovely lady whose love of life reflects itself in her cooking. Surprisingly, some of the recipes originate at a time in her life when she could not buy whatever she wanted the results being renderings that every person can afford. The lesson for me was that anything...lowly or lofty...put together with love nourishes both body and soul.

Love it!

This is for all fans of Sophia Loren who also love Italian cooking. I remember saving some of her recipes that were published years ago in a magazine, so was very pleased to find this book However, I'd love to get her first book, "In the Kitchen With Love" for which she received an award, but at £156.00 for a used copy, it's just too expensive. I do hope the publishers will re-issue it soon, as it was so well received.

Been wanting this book for ages. Loved Sophia Loren's 'Women and Beauty' and was amazed to find this book was on offer. Very rounded recipes accompanied by photographs and little anecdotes. A very pleasing tome to own.Delivery and packaging excellent. Very surprised and happy to have this book in my possession which I will always treasure.

So pleased with this cook book lovely recipes from a lovely lady.

I love this book. Have already tried many of the recipes and they go down very well with my family.

The tiramisù is the reason I bought this book and I find Sophia a generous soul.