New Orleans Italian Cookbook, The

Shrimp Italian, Crabmeat Contessa, StuffedArtichokes-in New Orleans, Italian cooking means a unique combination ofspices, sauces, and flavors. Compiled by the Italian-American Society ofJefferson Auxiliary, The New Orleans Italian Cookbook includesrecipes for traditional favorites such as Ravioli, Pizza, and EggplantParmesan, as well as special creations by some of New Orleans' best cooks.The blending of two cultures, Creole and Italian, has produced culinarydelights that rank with the finest of New Orleans' world-renowned cuisine. Therecipe for spicy Shrimp Mosca has been included in this cookbook, as has theoriginal recipe for the Creole-Italian Muffuletta, first created at CentralGrocery in New Orleans. There are also instructions on how to prepare AuntJennie's Italian Red Beans-easy to make and guaranteed to be delicious.Try them all, but don't forget to save room for such delectable desserts asCassata, Fig Cookies, and Almond Biscotti!