Culinary It-girl Nadia G is just as skilled strutting in stilettos as she is wielding a meat cleaver. Now this Julia Child of the Net generation and host of the wildly popular TV show on the Cooking Channel brings her savvy chef know-how and rock star tude to glam up your dining experience. Trained at the culinary institute of Hard Wooden Spoon Whacks, Nadia says that her passion for food started in her Italian familys kitchen, where meals became moments. In she shares recipes and cooking tips for beginner and seasoned home cooks to liven any occasion.

Back-of-the-Fridge Bachelor Brunches: Sometimes what lurks in the back of our fridge isnt that inspiring, unless its been there long enough to strike up a conversation. No groceries, no problem! With just a few leftovers, whip up a scrumptious Sartu di Patate, or a Pasta Frittata that tastes like youd planned it for days.

(Dysfunctional) Family Pizza Night: Bring your family and thighs closer together with the Giosia familia recipe for Rustica Pan Pizza, Puttanesca Panzerotti, and Traditional Italian Frittelle smothered in a creamy chocolate-nougat fondue.

Makeover Meals: We all get stuck in a rut sometimes, whether its the same boring dish, hairstyle, or boyfriend. Its time for an upgrade! Turn ordinary dishes on their head with inspired crispy Tuna Sliders, smoky Chicken Risotto, and juicy Meatloaf Kebabs.

Plus Nadias creative menus for Hi-Speed Suppers, Girls Night In, Veg-Head Specials, Student Shkoff-fest, and a special chapter devoted to everyones favorite food group: Bacon!

I knowwe had you at Bacon. But theres more! Loaded with gorgeous photos, more than fifty original recipes, sanity-saving Nadvice, a Bitchin Party Guide, and a hunky team of food correspondentsPanos, the Spice Agent, and Hans will take your meals from square to sassy faster than you can say Tsaketa.*

*and for newbies, theres an Italian Slang Dictionary!