For 25 years, Carrabba's Italian Grill has offered its amici (Italian for "friends") an extraordinary dining experience. Serving hand-prepared, contemporary renditions of traditional family recipes, Carrabba's makes everyone who walks through the door feel right at home. Each meal is served in the time-honored tradition of warm Italian hospitality and authentically prepared food made from the heart.

Now, you can re-create the Carrabba's experience in your own kitchen with delicious recipes inspired by generations of family cooking. In the true spirit of generosity, Recipes from Around Our Family Table shares not just these mouthwatering signature recipes, but also the cooking secrets that make them so good.

• Includes 75 authentic Italian recipes and Carrabba's favorites, like Chicken Bryan, Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup and Pizza Margherita
• Offers tips on successful grilling, preparing perfect pasta, finding the best ingredients, mastering homemade pizza, and more

Appetizers 1

Soups and Salads 14

Meats 30

Chicken 42

Seafood 56

Pasta 70

Pizza 92

Side Dishes 106

Desserts 120

Basics and Sauces 136

Index 147