Chef Mario Batali has called the new book by Babbo Pastry Chef Gina DePalma, “pure inspiration,”    In  Dolce Italiano, Desserts From The Babbo Kitchen, Gina introduces her readers to a whole new Italian food experience, changing the way we eat, bake and think about dessert along the way. 

With a generous serving of history, lessons on essential ingredients and techniques, and anecdotes from nearly 10 years in the kitchen of one of the top restaurants in the country, Dolce Italiano is destined to become an instant classic. 

From W.W. Norton & Co.

Over 100 recipes

32 Luscious Photographs

Foreword by Mario Batali

Wine Notes by Colum Sheehan

Available wherever books are sold,

or order your copy today online at Amazon.com

Read an excerpt and sample Fall Recipes

What They’re Saying About Dolce Italiano:

“It is a rare and beautiful thing when reading a cookbook that you get the powerful sense that someone is talking to you; telling you interesting things not only about the food they are writing about but also about themselves.  Gina DePalma’s Dolce Italiano is as entertaining and informative for its substantial and wonderfully written essays as it is invaluable for its recipes.  An inspiring and comprehensive love letter to regional Italian dessets - and an absolute joy to read.” ~ Anthony Bordain, author of Kitchen Confidential and host of No Reservations

“Gina is a genius with pastry, and her recipes take me back to my childhood in Italy, where my love of desserts was born.....these recipes could very well become my new best friends.”  ~ Giada DeLaurentis, author of Everyday Pasta and host of Everyday Italian

“Gina DePalma could easily take her place as the matriarch of the Italian dessert table.  In her first book, Dolce Italiano, she gives us simple recipes that bring forth rich and genuine Italian flavors.  These are the same desserts that have had the clientele at Babbo swooning since the restaurant’s opening.” ~ Lidia Bastianich, PBS host and author of Lidia’s Italy

“More than just sweet.  Like the recipes themselves, a beautiful book for the palate, mind, and soul written for those of you who love la dolce vita.”  ~ Stanley Tucci, actor and director.

Copyright © 2009 Gina DePalma