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Has cooking ever saved a life? It definitely rescued Steve Martorano from the streets of South Philadelphia, and an almost certain end in jail … or worse. Raised on Gram’s meatballs and Mom’s macaroni, Martorano learned at an early age that full-flavored food made with loving hands was the only food worth eating. And, by the way, that’s macaroni and gravy, not pasta and sauce, cuz. That’s just the way it is in Martorano’s world.
When it seemed like the only future for a kid from the neighborhood was to drive a truck or join the mob, it was this passion for food that inspired Martorano to reach for more and start his first “restaurant”—selling homemade sandwiches he prepared in his mother’s basement. These sandwiches, served up with a side of Steve’s personality, turned out to be the recipe for success and started Martorano in the restaurant business.
Eighteen years after opening the incredibly popular Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Martorano now runs a total of four successful restaurants in Florida and Las Vegas, and has built a devoted and ever-growing clientele—including a bevy of celebrities—who are more than willing to wait hours for a table. In this personal, funny, delectable cookbook, the self-proclaimed “heavyweight champ of Italian-American cooking” offers us a wide range of the dishes that have made his restaurants so popular. Among the book’s seventy-eight recipes, you’ll find tried-and-true favorites like Martorano Meatballs, Fresh Mozzarella, Stuffed Hot Peppers, and Fried Galamad Red (known as calamari outside Philly), as well as newer fare like Grilled Octopus, Rice Balls, and Sunday Pork Gravy with Rigatoni (featuring braised pigs’ feet). And don’t worry—Martorano doesn't skip the cocktails or dessert! Expect to indulge in Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Zabaglione, Cannoli Cream, Tuscan Lemonade, and Sicilian Mules. Steve Martorano’s It Ain’t Sauce, It’s Gravy delivers all the staples of delicious neighborhood-style comfort food, served up in the author’s one-of-a-kind, deliciously fun-loving style.
Publisher : Knopf; First Edition (October 28, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385349890
ISBN-13 : 978-0385349895
Item Weight : 1.73 pounds
Dimensions : 7.67 x 0.68 x 9.47 inches
Reviewer: Christina Bikoff
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best Meatballs Ever!!!
Review: This is seriously the best meatball recipe I have ever made!!! I am Italian and this puts mine to shame! The book is great. Tons of wonderful recipes and I love the stories he included to go along with them. I love to know the stories behind my he food. Buy this if you want to up your game or if you just enjoy cook Italian food. You wonât be disappointed.
Reviewer: JudyReene
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Reads like a good friend in the kitchen giving you some great recipes.
Review: i love this book. The writing is very homey and down to earth. No pretensions, just a lot of good old fashioned cooking advice and recipes to die for. Wonderful Italian cooking. Mr. Martorano has no problem sharing his secrets for great food. The recipes are easy to follow, well thought out, make culinary sense and represent years of experience. I felt like i was standing next an old friend while he led me through making a great meal. Found a lot of confidence in my own skills and made some wonderful dishes. It's my go to book all the time, now.
Reviewer: Christine Garner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great recipes AND a great read
Review: So, I bought this solely for the meatball recipe (IYKYK) but what I got was so much more. Grateful for the back story... All the stories, the characters....and the rest of the recipes. This is a cookbook that I can see myself cooking from cover to cover.
Reviewer: DAVID D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ... Steve on Jimmy Kimmel and he had such an amazing personality that I immediately ordered the book
Review: I saw Steve on Jimmy Kimmel and he had such an amazing personality that I immediately ordered the book. His personality defenitely comes across in the book and he has a very interesting story to tell. As far as the recipes, the only one I've tried so far is the Meatballs and they were amazing and very authentic Italian-American cuisine. I hope to get a chance to taste his food one day in one of his restaurants.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A few dishes missing, but a great story
Review: Well two main meals I am always looking for in a Italian cookbook Lasagna and Italian beef sandwiches are not there. I just received the book and I live most of the time in Saudi Arabia so getting my hands on pork is a little difficult, especially pigs feet and stuff like that.
Reviewer: Gail G. Roessler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Itâs definitely gravy!
Review: Bought this book for a friend. We debate all the time - gravy or sauce?! Great GRAVY recipes and good reading excerpts. Liked it so much, I got one for myself. Thanks for the confirmation .... itâs gravy!
Reviewer: Lisa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gave this book as a gift and the person LOVED it! We both saw an interview of this ...
Review: Gave this book as a gift and the person LOVED it! We both saw an interview of this chef on tv. He expressed how grateful he has been to have this gift in his life of making delicious food as a living. We were so touched by it, plus the food looks fantastic!
Reviewer: Michael D
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: IT AIN'T JUST GOOD, IT'S GREAT.
Review: I could write my own book just describing just how much I enjoyed this book. I loved the whole experience! I felt truly inspired during and after reading this book. I closed my eyes and I could smell the garlic and hear Sinatra Singing as I had visions of myself in the kitchen with a white apron on rolling meatballs while the gravy was on the stove bubbling away!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent. Recipes are traditional and delicious. I bought ithe book at the Restaurant in boca Raton on Tuesday and it arrived at my Cdn home before i did.
Reviewer: Patti
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Marvellous stories. Terrific and easy, delicious recipes.
Customers say
Customers find the recipes in the book good, old-fashioned, and easy to make. They also appreciate the stories strewn in between the recipes. Readers love the pictures and stories that accompany the recipes. They describe the writing style as well-written, down-to-earth, and well-thought-out.
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