Deceptively simple, home-style Italian food from a restaurant the New York Times hailed “a Sun Valley institution.” Celebrated Sun Valley restaurateur Cristina Ceccatelli Cook’s third cookbook―Cristina’s of Sun Valley ConGusto!―bursts with the Tuscan attitude of appreciating the simple, enjoying the beautiful, and living life with passion and joy. Whether you want to prepare an elegant dinner or a simple sandwich, these inspired and approachable recipes will bring Cristina’s signature style into your home and allow you to dish up the tastes that have created her reputation as a buona cuoca (good cook). Illustrated with over 150 beautiful photographs, Cristina’s of Sun Valley Con Gusto! also offers a glimpse of Sun Valley, Idaho, celebrations and Cristina’s flair for presentation that makes them so memorable. Use the recipes in this book to plan your own special events. Start with an antipasti of Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Prosciutto Cones, and Salmon Cakes, accompanied by refreshing Limoncello Spritzers. Linger over Bavettine all Carretierra. Then finish with Cristina’s famous Candied Orange Peels dipped in Chocolate and Granita al Caffè. You won’t be disappointed. Like Cristina’s loyal customers, you will return to Cristina’s of Sun Valley Con Gusto! again and again. Praise for Cristina’s “Cristina’s delightful Italian sensibility is evident in every element of her restaurant and in every bite of her beautifully presented food. Her recipes will fill your kitchen with aromas and flavors to nourish both body and spirit.”—Carole King, singer/songwriter “After traveling all over the world playing concerts, my favorite cook is Cristina and my favorite restaurant in the whole wide world is hers.”―Steve Miller, musician