Having grown up in a large Italian American family, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, with an extended family that included aunts and uncles from the neighborhood that were not related by blood but by heritage, this book wa a great trip down memory lane, not only from a culinary standpoint, but with all the storylines that were interspersed throughout. I can remember all the Nonna's debating over how to make the Sunday sauce and who's was the best meatballs or risotta. Definite addition to the collection.

Great for beginners when cooking authentic Italian food. I want to try to make easy but homemade Italian dinners for two people and this book really helped me with getting that started. I enjoyed reading about how the author started cooking and about his roots. I just only wished there were more pictures of the dishes in the book. I am visual learner especially when it comes to cookbooks but other than that, the book was amazing.

Parm to Table is going to be a staple cookbook for so many chefs! The recipes are easy to follow and are mouth-watering. The overall style of the book makes me feel like I've been welcomed into one big Italian family.

Hands down, one of the best cookbooks I've read through. From pictures, to the very nice, casual-but-descriptive explanation of the dishes, and approachable recipes. I cannot wait to purchase this book for my shelf. I already recommended to a few friends to grab this when it hits.

I am a sucker for a good cookbook, and I loved this one!

The dishes are classic, feel elevated, and are also not too intimidating. I love the storytelling aspect of this cookbook, and the photos are truly phenomenal. You can just tell that this is Christian's soul put on pages.

Thank you to Harper Collins, William Morrow, + the author for an advance copy!

Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow, and Christian Petroni for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The photography is gorgeous, and the writing made me feel like I was sitting at the table chatting to the person next to me. It felt like being home again. I enjoyed the sarcasam and the little bit of snark too.

The ingredient notes, termonology, and other descriptions were really helpful, and overall the most of ingredients in the book are fairly easy to source. There are a few that are difficult to find in rural areas like mine though. I think most of them can be easily substituted.

The directions were easy to understand, and I think an advanced beginner could handle most of these recipes with no issues.

I am looking forward to cooking my way though this book. These recipes are amazing, and it was hard to read it without getting hungry. It's good comfort food goodness.

What a nice cookbook. Lovely photos of so many of the recipes. None seemed overly complicated. I’m sure I’ll try to make several of these. This would make a nice gift.

A great cookbook that focuses on American Italian, which I found really unique and a little more relaxed than your typical Italian cookbook. I loved the intro which described the chef's background and passion for Bronx-style Italian cooking, as well as instructional sections like pronunciation guides, Marinara 101, etc. The photos felt a lot more modern than typical cookbooks, making it a fun journey visually. I enjoyed the recipes and layout of the cookbook, with some fan favorites like chicken parm and things I wasn't familiar with like canned artichoke pie. It had a nice mix of complicated dishes and weeknight/easy meals. My only concern was being able to find all the ingredients at a local grocer given we don't have a big Italian community in my area. Overall a great cookbook that I'll definitely be pulling from soon!
Note: The publisher was kind enough to provide an ARC of this book for me in exchange for an honest review.

So many Americans, both of Italian heritage and not have some Italian-American dish on their list of top comfort foods. Either a warm bowl of pasta in red sauce, meatballs, chicken parm, or lasagna, these dishes are like a warm hug to cheer us when we are down and something to share with our loved ones. I did not seek this book out because the author has been on the food network or garnered praise from Martha Stewart, but for the promise of these staples of warmth, nostalgia, and familiarity. Reading through the book, I conclude the promise is fulfilled.
The book starts with an introduction, basically the author's bio starting from growing up in the Bronx, spending summers with family in Ponza, a small Island off the coast of Naples in southern Italy to life as a (self-taught) restaurant chef/owner, Food Network celeb and tying it to the theme of the book...familiar comfort foods, the kind of food that brought him success. This is followed by La Cantina, a look into the pantry. And then the recipe chapters, Italian American Classics: (tribute to the "red sauce joints" of his youth, not quite home cooking, not the dishes found in Italy) baked clams, garlic bread, shrimp, eggplant, and chicken parm, marinara sauce, aglio olio, chicken marsala, fried calamari, and more; Family Style: (communal eating, meals made for the family)lasagna, fried meatballs, braciole, baked ziti, artichoke pie, gnudi, meatloaf, polenta, etc...; Weeknight Go-tos:(comfort foods that are quick and easy to prepare) potato frittata, sausage and peppers, lemon spaghetti; Ponza:(dishes from summers in Italy)spaghetti vongole, pasta with bottarga, ragu; Soups & Braises: lentil soup, risotto, pastina; Heroes: (sandwiches) potato & egg sandwich, stromboli, tuna with olives, porchetta; Condiments & Basic Sauces: breadcrumbs-homemade, mayo, giardiniera, ranch dressing, roasted peppers, garlic butter, amatriciana sauce, pistachio sauce, chile crisp, lemon vinaigrette; and finally, Dolci:(sweets)tiramisu, zeppole, panettone, cookies for Christmas. The structure of the recipes is fairly straightforward with a blurb, ingredient list, instruction, and photos of most finished dishes. I look forward to cooking my way through this book and sharing these dishes with friends and family.
I received access to this ebook thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, William Morrow - Harvest) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

If you're looking for a cookbook that feels like a warm hug from your nonna while still being cool enough to splatter with marinara sauce, Parm to Table is it. Christian Petroni—Bronx-born, Food Network star, and all-around Italian-American food legend—pours his heart, heritage, and humor into every page. Raised in the flavorful chaos of New York Italian kitchens and seasoned with summers on the dreamy island of Ponza, Christian brings together old-school traditions and comforting classics in the most down-to-earth way. There’s zero pretension here—just hearty, soulful dishes you’ll want to make again and again (and again).

The book is brilliantly organized based on your cravings: from Italian-American staples like Eggplant Parm and meatballs to easy weeknight favorites and dishes straight from his island summers, like Spaghetti Vongole and braised calamari pasta. There’s even a section dedicated to sauces and sweets—because let’s be honest, every good Italian meal ends with both. Add in mouthwatering photography and that rustic, family-style vibe, and Parm to Table becomes more than just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of culture, comfort, and cooking with love.

This was such a good read! Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!

Right at the beginning of the book the author describes his world in the Bronx (New York City), from growing up until now.

The chapters in the book include: Italian American Classics, Family Style, Weeknight Go-Tos, Ponza, Soups & Braises, Heros, Condiments & Basic Sauces, Dolci

Some of my all-time favorites are in this book. Chicken Parm, Chicken Francese, Lasagnas, and Baked Ziti, of course. A new one for me is Shrimp Parm, which I’m going to need to try. My first meal ever made by an Italian cook Aglio Olio (I was a kid in heaven – we’d never eaten garlic in my house). But then there are lots that I haven’t had before. I’m definitely going to have to try Artichoke Pie and Gnudi. The Pasta & Patate sounds like a dish I’d love – and already have the ingredients in my kitchen. So many delicious sandwiches, soups, risottos, salads, and of course, desserts. So many must try recipes in this book.

The photos are not only of the food, but of the author’s neighborhood. Definitely makes you feel like you’re taking a tour of the neighborhood.

As a fellow Italian American from the Tri-State area, so many of these recipes invoked a sense of home. Often, I reach for my cookbooks for new recipes from every corner of the earth, but this cookbook brings to life all those recipes I store in my head to a page with some fun twists and new ones I had never heard of but am so excited to try. Every family makes their ragu or tiramasu a little differently. I cannot wait for this to come out for me to purchase.