" Ammazza! is a remarkable collection of chef Hillary Sterling's cooking. Although she is now known as an elite Italian practitioner, every reader will be pleasantly surprised by the range of global cuisines in this book. Having Hillary as a member of my brigade early in her career makes me super proud to watch the rise of this chef, who now adds author to her impressive resume." -- BOBBY FLAY, Chef " Ammazza indeed! Here is that all-too-rare cookbook whose winning recipes practically jump off the pages and right onto your plate. I adore Hillary Sterling's smart, personal cooking and can't wait to make these dishes at home throughout the seasons of the year." -- DANNY MEYER, Founder, Union Square Hospitality Group "Finally, we can all celebrate Hillary Sterling's vast range of cooking in one place. From her Italian mastery to her take on Jewish holidays and her extraordinary Mexican recipes (my personal favorite!), this book has it all. Not only is Hillary one of the most talented cooks I know, she's also one of the best teachers and storytellers out there.

The recipes in Ammazza! are humble, bold, and steeped in tradition, while remaining all her own. I've had the pleasure of enjoying Hillary's food for the past two decades, and now we can all cook with her same confidence and precision." -- MISSY ROBBINS chef, restaurateur, and author of Pasta: The Spirit and Craft of Italy's Greatest Food "I've happily followed chef Hillary's kitchen adventures for years, not only because I know wherever she's cooking I'll have a great meal but also because her food defines the way I love to eat--punchy, bright, celebratory, and soulful all at once. With Ammazza! she finally shares this signature style and fresh perspective on Italian classics for us all to master at home, guiding every step with confidence, unmatched expertise, and a genuine reverence for ingredients. My kitchen is warmer and my dinner table all the richer for it!" -- GAIL SIMMONS, TV host and author of Bringing it Home "In Roman slang, ' ammazza ' is a word used for 'wow!' or 'holy smokes!' or even 'OMG.' I can tell you this outstanding cookbook is accurately named. Hillary, the chef at Ci Siamo, one of my favorite restaurants in New York City, tells a wonderful tale, and when you cook these recipes, your guests are going to be saying ' Ammazza !' Move over, Amazing. Ammazza is taking over.

" -- NANCY SILVERTON, chef and cookbook author "This book is alive with the flavors, memories, and confidence of a chef who knows when to honor tradition and when to torch it. The recipes are generous and full of joy, the storytelling hits with warmth and authority, and the whole thing buzzes with the spirit of Italy and New York colliding at the table." -- KATIE PARLA, author of Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to the Flavors that Built a City "With seasonality at the forefront, Hillary honors tradition while cooking with the unbound creativity of a well-traveled virtuoso." -- DAN RICHER, author of The Joy of Pizza.