Thursday, January 29, 2026

Bestselling Italian Cookbooks by Bellino

 



SINATRA SAUCE

aka "The SINATRA COOKBOOK



ITALIAN COOKBOOK - Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Daniel Bellino-Zwicke (often credited as Daniel Bellino) has authored numerous Italian cookbooks, including bestsellers such as 
The Feast of The 7 Fish
, and 
. 





Author - Daniel Bellino Zwicke






POPULAR ITALIAN COOKBOOKS


SUNDAY SAUCE

  • This book focuses on the cherished tradition of the Italian-American Sunday meal, featuring recipes for dishes like braciole, meatloaf, and various pasta sauces.
  • According to Amazon, it has been a #1 bestseller in the Italian cookbooks category.





















SUNDAY SAUCE




NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK

  • A collection of recipes mostly from Bellino's Sicilian grandmother, Giuseppina Bellino, it includes both popular Italian dishes like spaghetti & meatballs and unique Sicilian ones such as Timballo di Aneletti.
  • This book also incorporates personal stories about Sicilian immigrant families in America.


NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK

aka GRANDMA BELLINO'S ITALIAN COOKBOOK


SINATRA SAUCE

aka The SINATRA COOKBOOK

  • Sinatra Sauce: Music Meatballs & Merriment by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
    • This is a recent (2024 edition) non-fiction book that provides recipes for classic Italian-American dishes that were central to Frank Sinatra's life and palate, including his mother Dolly Sinatra's tomato sauce, spaghetti and meatballs, and eggplant parmigiana.
    • The book blends recipes with stories and anecdotes about Sinatra's dining experiences at famous spots like Patsy's in Manhattan, capturing the essence of his "lust for life" and love for entertaining.
    • It is widely available for purchase online.
  • Rare Frank Sinatra Sauce Recipe Collection Cookbook Gourmet Italian
    • This is a more scarce, collectible 36-page book from 1991 that features a collection of Frank Sinatra's favorite gourmet Italian recipes.
    • Its primary appeal is likely to collectors or devoted Sinatra fans, as it is an older, unused item that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
    • It can be found for sale from specific merchants online, 
    • such as AMAZON



The SINATRA COOKBOOK - "SINATRA SAUCE"





SEGRETO ITALIANO

  • This title includes a wide array of recipes such as spaghetti & meatballs, lasagna, manicotti, and more, alongside stories of Italian food culture.



















SEGRETO ITALIANO 


The RAGU BOLOGNESE COOKBOOK

The Ragu Bolognese Cookbook
  • Focusing specifically on the classic ragù bolognese recipe and other related dishes, it shares the secret recipe and more of America's favorite Italian dishes.




















The RAGU BOLOGNESE COOKBOOK

For "The WORLD'S BEST PASTA BOLOGNESE"






POSITANO The AMALFI COAST - TRAVEL GUIDE - COOKBOOK

Daniel Bellino Zwicke


Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook: Travel Guide by Daniel Bellino Zwicke is a unique book that combines recipes, stories, and travel information for the Amalfi Coast, Positano, and NaplesPublished in 2021, it features regional dishes like Insalata di Polpo and Spaghetti Vongole, along with historical anecdotes and practical travel advice, though it notably lacks photos, directing readers to a companion website for images. 




POSITANO The AMALFI COAST

TRAVEL GUIDE - COOKBOOK

Daniel Bellino Zwicke



Sunday, January 25, 2026

Paccheri Schiaffona Pasta Recipe

 



PACCHERI SCHIAFFONA








PACCHERI SCHIAFFONA

PASTA w/ TOMATO e PANNA









FAVORITE ITALIAN DISHES

And SECRET RECIPES

Including The FAMOUS "PASTA SEGRETA"

From GINO'S of CARPI

NEW YORK





Thursday, January 1, 2026

Rascatielli Basilicata Pasta

 



RASCATIELLI








TERESA Makes RACATIELLI PASTA

all BASICILICATESE 

With FRIED BREADCRUMBS

TERRANOVA, BASILICATA - ITALY



Cappelletti en Brodo

 



Irminia Makes Pasta








CAPPELLETTI en BRODO


Christmas Lunch by Ida - Piemonte

 




IDA'S CHRISTMAS LUNCH

LASAGNA, VITELLO TONNATO

And INSALATA alla RUSSE







IDA'S CHRISTMAS LUNCH









NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK

RECIPES From MY SICILIAN NONNA






Danny Bolognese ITALIAN COOKBOOKS

 



"DANNY BOLOGNESE"

aka Daniel Bellino Zwicke



DANNY BOLOGNESE

 Dnny Bolognese is a Professional  "Pen Nam" of Daniel Bellino-Zwicke, a Bestselling Italian-American cookbook author, Wine Professional, and former Chef. Based in New York's Greenwich Village, he is a recognized authority on Italian cuisine and wine with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.


Culinary Career and Contributions

  • Professional Pedigree: He has worked as a chef and wine director at renowned NYC restaurants, including Da SilvanoDel PostoBarbetta, and John’s of 12th Street.
  • Venetian Wine Bar: In 1997, he founded Bar Cichetti, which is credited as America’s first-ever Venetian wine bar (Bacaro).
  • Signature Recipe: He is most famous for his "Secret" Ragu Bolognese recipe, which he was taught in 1987 by Chef Pasquale at Ciao Bella in New York. 

  • PUBLISHED WORKS
  • Under both his legal name and the moniker "Danny Bolognese," he has authored several popular titles focusing on Italian-American food and culture: 
The Ragu Bolognese Cookbook: The Secret Recipe and More: A condensed guide featuring his most essential Italian recipes.
  • Sunday Sauce: When Italian-Americans Cook: A long-running #1 best-seller on Amazon.com for Italian cookbooks that combines family recipes with cultural storytelling.
  • Other Titles: The Feast of the 7 Fish – Italian ChristmasSegreto Italiano (Secret Italian Recipes), and the humorous The Big Lebowski Cookbook. 
  • Daniel also maintains several culinary blogs, including Greenwich Village Italian and New York Italian, where he shares recipes, restaurant history, and stories about Italian icons like Frank Sinatra. 







Daniel Bellino Zwicke

aka "DANNY BOLOGNESE"








BOOKS by DANNY BOLOGNESE










The RAGU BOLOGNESE COOKBOOK

DANNY BOLOGNESE








Lentils and Cotechino ITALIAN NEW YEAR

 

COTECHINO & LENTILS For ITALIAN NEW YEARS 




COTECHINO e LENTICCHIE 





LENTILS For GOOD LUCK

ITALIAN NEW YEAR TRADITION



COTECHINO LENTICCHIE

ITALIAN COOKBOOK author DANIEL BELLINO







Wrapping My COTECHINO

PINO'S PRIME MEATS

ITALIAN BUTCHER SHOP





PINO







SUNDAY SAUCE

LASAGNA - MEATBALLS - PASTA

And STORIES of ITALIAN-AMERICAN NEW YORK

by Daniel Bellino Z









COTECHINO LENTICCHIE "EXPLAINED"









PINA Makes COTECHINO

With LENTILS