


It's a chance for home cooks to re-create in their own kitchens the fare they taste in the restaurant dining room - or in many cases, only hear about. Few things are more anxiously anticipated than when a popular restaurant produces a cookbook.

"Il Viaggio di Vetri" by Mark Vetri, with David Joachim (Ten Speed, 292 pages, $40). Marchetti's creations are inventive enough to entice readers while still bordering on the familiar - try the Beef and Chestnut Stew with Marsala (see recipe), which melds the homey flavors of winter into a warming dish. If you're entertaining for a crowd this holiday season - even on a smaller budget - "Big Night In" will provide the inspiration and recipes for creating a casual, home-style feast.įood writer and cooking teacher Domenica Marchetti's charming book provides serving suggestions, variations and do-ahead tips to accompany approachable recipes like grilled Caesar Flank Steaks with Lemon-Anchovy Butter, Baked Farro Pudding, and Pork Ragu. "Big Night In" by Domenica Marchetti (Chronicle Books, 224 pages, $24.95).
