The Italian Table is all about gathering friends and family together and combining great food with great company. Ron Suhanosky learned to cook in his BigNonna's kitchen when he was 8 years old and so for him family and food have always gone together. Now, as a husband, father and chef, his mission is to bring everyone to the table so mealtimes become family time. Everything starts with the table, as you imagine how it will be set, who will be sitting where and the kind of food you will serve. A weeknight supper for immediate family needs to be simple and easy to prepare, whereas a Sunday lunch with guests allows the opportunity for more creativity. And so the book evolves, from the first chapter - 'Just Us' - simplicity itself- and expands to accommodate weekend company, Sundays, holidays, celebrations (impressive but requiring no colossal effort) and outdoor feasting (when all you need is fresh air, an outdoor grill and long afternoons). Every meal is about the enjoyment of cooking so preparation is kept simple and all the 115 recipes can easily be scaled up or down for larger or smaller groups. Ron's fresh and modern approach to Italian cuisine includes new twists on old favourites (Aubergine and Peach 'alia Parmigiana') while also staying true to his roots (Castelluccio Lentil Soup for traditional New Year's Eve festivities). Whether it's a weekday dinner or a unique celebration, The Italian Table ensures there is delicious food for every time and place and will guarantee friends and family always come back for more.