1) Melt chocolate and condensed milk together over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
2) Pour over profiteroles.
3) Revel in the new possibilities of your life.
Acknowledgments
I am so grateful to have amazing family and friends who have supported me through every step of this book. Many thanks go out to: Gian Luca and Francesco. My parents, Joe and Graziella, who taught me everything I know. My brothers, Donato, Gianni, Joey, and Luciano, and my friends Mary, Shelby, Ashilee and Andrea. You are all a part of this book.
I’d also like to thank Elizabeth and Robin for their comments and suggestions, and Tom for his amazing artwork.
About the Author
Antonietta Mariottini has an MA in Creative Writing from Rutgers University and has taught writing at the high school and college levels. Before writing this book, she managed her brother’s restaurant for seven summers. She is now a proud stay- at- home mom who writes when her baby is sleeping. This is her first novel.
For more info, please visit antonietta.mariottini.blogspot.com
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Chapter 1
Recipe: Chocolate Cake for a Heartbreak
Chapter 2
Recipe: Penne alla Norma (or The Last Supper)
Chapter 3
Recipe: Meatballs
Chapter 4
Recipe: Baked Rigatoni
Chapter 5
Recipe: Bananas Foster (for when your life goes up in flames)
Chapter 6
Recipe: Ricotta Cheesecake
Chapter 7
Recipe: Penne all’ Arrabbiata
Chapter 8
Recipe: Profiteroles
Chapter 9
Recipe: The Money Cake
Chapter 10
Recipe: Maryland Crab Cakes
Chapter 11
Recipe: Chocolate Souffl
Chapter 12
Recipe: Potato and Onion Frittata
Chapter 13
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies for Good Karma
Chapter 14
Recipe: Zuccherini Cookies for an Italian Bride
Chapter 15
Recipe: Death by Chocolate Milkshake
Chapter 16
Recipe: Mac and Cheese for a Knocked-up Bride
Chapter 17
Recipe: Sea Bass
Chapter 18
Recipe: Birthday Sticky Buns
Chapter 19
Recipe: Breakfast for a New Woman
Chapter 20
Recipe: Profiteroles
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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