I am a self-confessed cook-book junkie and even though recipes are easy to find online these days, I love the touch and feel of a book, the turn of the pages, the photography, and the tangible nature of something I love to read, cook from and go back to. My shelves are full of books from many, many fantastic cooks, filled with stories and food they have shared from their lives and kitchen. I naturally felt the need to share my own, and have written four cookbooks, specialising in easy Italian cooking designed to be shared with family and friends. You can purchase my books internationally via online bookstores such as Amazon etc.
My most recent book is a food companion to the Godfather movie trilogy. I had so much fun developing, writing and cooking this book. If you are a Godfather fan like me, you’ll love it!
THE GODFATHER – THE CORELONE FAMILY COOKBOOK Publisher: Insight Editions
Booke spiel:
“The Godfather trilogy is widely recognized as one of the greatest movie series of all time. Now, you’ll finally be able to make your very own authentic Italian meals with recipes inspired by the Corleone family, including delicious pastas, sauces, meatballs, breads, and desserts. Immerse yourself in the classic story of the Italian immigrant family determined to keep their long-held traditions intact in the new world. Featuring 75 recipes complete with gorgeous photography for infamous dishes such as “the best in the city” veal Marsala, Clemenza’s Sunday sauce, and of course, “Leave the gun” cannoli.
Celebrating the strong themes of loyalty, family, and tradition, The Godfather: The Corleone Family Cookbook sheds new light on the legendary trilogy. Including images and quotes from the films, this cookbook is an absolute must-have for all fans of The Godfather – especially those with a taste for the finer foods in life.”
Purchase online via Amazon , other online bookstores, or your local bookstore.
My very first book is very dear to my heart as it compiles all my most favourite family recipes and is full of memories and stories, plus really simple food my family and I have been making over the decades:
EASY HOME COOKING ITALIAN STYLE – Published by New Holland Publishers
Booke spiel:
“Liliana’s fist book, Easy Home Cooking Italian Style, is a wonderful collection of cherished memories, passed down through generations, and new fresh creations to inspire every mealtime. With tips on how to stock your pantry and freezer to whip up a meal at a moment’s notice, cooking with what’s on hand, using leftovers, as well as a recipe for every occasion, Easy Home Cooking Italian Style is more than just a collection of recipes. In the true essence of Italian cooking, you will learn how to create your own dishes from classic recipes that will become the foundation of your kitchen.
Full of ideas on how to bring the love of Italian food to your table, Easy Home Cooking Italian Style has fast, simple ways to feed your family every day; lavish cakes and desserts to make; and delicious Antipasti, Crostini and Arancini; ideal for entertaining. You’ll soon be cooking in true Italian style and enjoying many cherished memories with family and friends.”
I wrote my second book based on the way I like to cook and eat – sharing with loved ones:
FOOD FOR SHARING ITALIAN STYLE – Published by New Holland Publishers
Booke spiel:
“Sharing a meal together with friends and family is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Serving food to share is not only a welcoming and enjoyable way to eat, it’s also clever and economical by stretching a meal to feed many. It is the Italian way of life.
This book showcases recipes that are both traditional and modern-day interpretations of Italian dishes you will love. There’s everything here from pasta, meat, fish, vegetables, breakfasts, antipasti, pizzas, pies and tarts that can be mixed and matched and laid out on a table to make a mouth watering display of food to share. No feast is complete without a show-stopping dessert, and Liliana’s sweets certainly steal the show! Best of all, these recipes are just as easy to make as they are to eat with lots of handy hints for making food in advance, freezer tips and how to make new meals from leftovers.
So get your family and friends together, and in the true Italian spirit cook up a storm and pile it in the centre of the table so that everyone can dig in. The enjoyment of sharing a meal together creates memories that last a lifetime.”
Baking and creating desserts are something very dear to my heart, these are not recipes we ‘need’, but ones we make for pleasure. This book is filled with everyday sweet recipes as well as some wow factor delights for every occasion:
THE SWEET LIFE – HOME BAKING AND SWEET TREATS – ITALIAN STYLE – Published by New Holland Publishers
Book spiel:
“There are fewer things more comforting than the sweet smell of a cake baking in the oven. The Sweet Life showcases the beautiful and diverse range of Italian baking and sweet treats. From biscuits and every day cakes, to rustic tarts, decadent chocolate, cupcakes, fruity treats and amazing pastries, to incredible show stopping celebratory cakes there is a recipe here for every occasion. Some are traditional, others are modern day twists on the classics, but all are delicious and easy to make.
Making something sweet gives pleasure to others, makes fond memories and is good for your soul. Liliana Battle grew up in a Calabrese family where the connection to food and the land shaped her passion for food.
This is Liliana’s third cook book, her recipes reflect her Italian heritage, and her desire to bring families back to the table. She appeared on Masterchef, writes food blog Liliana’s Kitchen and runs her own successful catering business.”
