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To master authentic Italian cuisine, you must learn the basics of the piano della domenice, or Sunday lunch, still ritually enjoyed by 70 percent of modern Italians. This weekly highlight is as much a pleasure to prepare as it is to eat and share with family and friends. With a few tips to remember, you can transport yourself to Italy, at least to the table, with ease and joy.

Italian holiday menus and recipes are anticipated around the globe. Every joyous occasion, from Christmas and Winter holidays like Carnevale and St. Joseph’s Day, to Lent, Easter, and the Spring holidays, all have traditional recipes that are like edible time capsules just begging to be recreated. You learn the easiest ways to recreate these eleaborate recipes, how to serve them, and the customs behind them. Whether you are having a light dinner at home, entertaining guests, or eating on the go, the menus in Chapter 4 enable you to experience them with Italian flavor and flair.