Old World Italian: Recipes and Secrets from Our Travels in Italy

Mimi invites readers on a stunning journey through Italy's coasts and countryside in this beautifully photographed cookbook, featuring simple, authentic recipes inspired by the country’s rich culinary traditions.

“A celebration of real family cooking across Italy.” —The Wall Street Journal
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK

Known for her acclaimed cookbooks, A Kitchen in France and French Country Cooking, Mimi Thorisson, along with her family and smooth fox terriers, takes a break from rural France to explore Italy’s diverse regional cuisines.

Old World Italian shares 100 classic recipes, from northern agnolotti in sage butter to southern ragùs and the seafood-rich dishes of Sicily. With insights from local food artisans, Mimi reveals time-honored techniques and the essence of Italian cooking, such as mastering Neapolitan pizza and cacio e pepe.

Filled with local history, culture, and vibrant photography by her husband, Oddur Thorisson, Old World Italian invites you to savor a seat at the family table in Italy, where you may never want to leave.