{"product_id":"breaking-the-rules-a-fresh-take-on-italian-classics-a-cookbook","title":"Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics (a Cookbook)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This has quickly become one of my favorite cookbooks! Joe makes food that is \n\u003ci\u003eactually\u003c\/i\u003e delicious, not just made to look delicious.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Joshua Weissman\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With that quintessential Joe Sasto style, \n\u003ci\u003e Breaking the Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant collection of recipes and tips that should give every home chef the confidence to cook with their instincts. Packed with inventive twists on familiar dishes and thoughtful anecdotes, this book is a guide to having fun in the kitchen.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kristen Kish, host of \u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e, restaurateur, and author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Even after years of practice, \n\u003ci\u003eBreaking the Rules\u003c\/i\u003e can prove to be one of the most difficult concepts to grasp in cooking. Joe Sasto's book, however, deliciously displays the myriad ways in which you can have some fun at convention's expense. By looking at Italian cuisine through his unique, playful lens, he makes you want to get in the kitchen and start screwing around already.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Andrew Rea, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBasics with Babish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Joe Sasto's \n\u003ci\u003eBreaking the Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is a bold manifesto for unleashing creativity in the kitchen. The pasta man goes beyond pasta, pushing boundaries and breaking rules--all with a perfectly curled mustache. With recipes that whip up gusto like pesto, Joe makes the intimidating approachable and proves it's way more fun to cook outside the lines. Plus, with a pink cheetah print spine--now \n\u003ci\u003ethat's\u003c\/i\u003e a book I can get behind.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Alix Traeger, author of \u003ci\u003eScratch That: Embrace the Mess, Cook to Impress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Among the many things I love about Joe Sasto is seeing the joy that cooking brings to his face. He takes his craft seriously, but he's able to share his breadth of knowledge in the kitchen in a way that is inviting rather than intimidating. Every recipe and photo and word truly sings Sasto, which is a tune you're happy to get stuck in your head.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Stephanie Izard, chef, restaurateur, author, and TV personality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Joe Sasto is many things: confident, fun-loving, an enthusiastic teacher, and a passionate chef. But what makes him so successful in the kitchen is his ability to push the boundaries of tradition and redefine what great food can be, grounded firmly in the knowledge and experience to back it all up. His deliciously unconventional recipes will draw you in, charm you, and empower your everyday cooking.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Gail Simmons, food expert, TV host, and author of \u003ci\u003eBringing It Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In this superb book, Joe Sasto's sacred dishes all get shot through his stylish prism. Stellar pastas, great shareable showstoppers, and simple weeknight family meals are all here; but it's the craveable intensity that's the rarity. Calabrian hot pepper becomes the perfect marriage with orange for shrimp, clams casino becomes an easy rice dish, and cacio e pepe dresses sweet corn. You will be cooking out of this book every week. Count on it.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Andrew Zimmern, chief curiosity officer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Bright, cheery, festive--a perfect description of Joe Sasto and this book. Every recipe in here will make you want to invite your friends over and entertain for days. Joe's cooking is rooted in Italian American cooking, but he's not afraid to make it his own--or, as he says, to break the rules. Joe's hope is clearly that you have as much fun in the kitchen as he does.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Missy Robbins, chef and owner of Lilia, Misi, and MISIPASTA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity chef Joe Sasto found his love for cooking and Italian classics as a child at his mother's side, and it was at the Michelin-starred Quince in San Francisco that Sasto's passion for pasta truly began. In 2018, Sasto forged his own path and dreamed of opening his own restaurant. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, he pivoted his career by teaching virtual pasta-making classes. With more than 100 million likes and countless viral social media videos, Sasto has become a recurring judge and chef personality across multiple shows on the Food Network. He's also competed and appeared on Food Network shows such as Guy Fieri's \n\u003ci\u003e Tournament of Champions\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eGuy's Grocery Games\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eChopped\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as Bravo's \n\u003ci\u003eTop Chef \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eTop Chef All Stars\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2022, Sasto made the Food Network's first-ever \"Hot List.\" Aside from his career as a chef, Joe Sasto has developed a high-end customizable pasta and pizza tool line, and he is the creator of Tantos, the first puffed pasta chip which launched the summer of 2024. He lives in Chicago and enjoys time with his pup, Tito, and his wife, Kait.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Sasto seeks to bring out every cook's inner rebel... Innovative yet accessible to home cooks, Sasto's engaging debut is the perfect guide to helping cooks ignite their creativity in the kitchen.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS FOR FALL: \u003ci\u003eEpicurious\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA bold, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003efun, and \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003edaring collection of recipes that break the rules of Italian cooking from \u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFood Network star\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoe Sasto.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's time to ditch the same boring recipes and get creative in the kitchen. Known for his signature curled mustache and dynamic presence on shows like Bravo's \n\u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e and Food Network's \n\u003ci\u003eTournament of Champions\u003c\/i\u003e, Joe Sasto brings his culinary expertise and passion for pasta to your kitchen. \n\u003ci\u003eBreaking the Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of Italian cuisine, reimagined with Joe's unique flair, playfulness, and creativity. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive into a world of pasta with step-by-step techniques that guide you through creating dishes in all forms, shapes, and sizes. From classic Italian recipes like meatballs and focaccia to innovative creations such as Corn Cacio e Pepe, Marinated Tomato \"Amatriciana,\" and Pesto Pinwheel Pull-Apart Bread, Joe's recipes are designed to inspire both novice and experienced cooks. Each recipe begins with a simple version, perfect for beginners, and offers variations to elevate the dish for those ready to \"break the rules\" and take their skills to the next level. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith stunning full-color photographs and pro tips throughout, \n\u003ci\u003eBreaking the Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a cookbook--it's an invitation to embrace creativity in the kitchen. Whether you're a fan of Joe's many television appearances or a home cook looking to expand your repertoire, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about Italian cuisine and culinary innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2025 pg. 71 (EAN 9781668052570, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSasto, Joe\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrity chef Joe Sasto found his love for cooking and Italian classics as a child at his mother's side, and it was at the Michelin-starred Quince in San Francisco that Sasto's passion for pasta truly began. In 2018, Sasto forged his own path and dreamed of opening his own restaurant. 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