Despite the surfeit of books on Italian cuisine, there are some fresh, innovative ideas contained in this one, mainly in the form of casual recipes. Promoted are such regional specialties as Piedmontese veal tartare, insalate Pantesca (with a mix of tuna, potatoes, capers, onions, and tomatoes), carpaccios in many forms, pastas with unusual sauces, pesto and pignoli nuts pizza, and a highly flavored espresso pudding. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients; most of the recipes are quick and convenient.
Barbara Jacobs
Review
Over 100 recipes for seasonal pastas and pizzas from Bozzi's Mezzaluna restaurant provide a fine range of unusual dishes without the conventional 'main course' approach. Use these dishes individually for light suppers or as side dish accompaniments: from Potato, Tuna, Caper, Onion and Tomato Salad to Venetian Shrimp and White Beans, this packs in many delights. --
Midwest Book Review