Tucson Festival of Books

Mother Sauce: Italian-American Food


Best-selling author Lucinda Scala Quinn's newest book is a love letter to her Italian-American heritage and the anonymous nonnas, mamas, and women who created the food served at red-sauce joints nationwide. Tuck your napkins into your collar as Lucinda demos America's favorite comfort foods.


Panelist
Lucinda Scala Quinn

Lucinda Scala Quinn is the author of eight cookbooks, including the bestselling Mad Hungry trilogy and the upcoming "Mother Sauce." Her mantra is, “cook for the ones you love, teach them to cook for themselves and they will pass it on....


Books:
Mother Sauce
American-Made Italian Cooking
Lucinda Scala Quinn
Culinary
Artisan Publishers
March 2025
ISBN 9781648292019
320 pages

Mad Hungry: Game Day Food
Fan-Favorite Recipes for Winning Dips, Nachos, Chili, Wings, and Drinks
Lucinda Scala Quinn

Artisan
September 2019
ISBN 9781579659356
112 pages
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Mad Hungry: Sunday Suppers
Go-To Recipes for a Special Weekend Meal
Lucinda Scala Quinn
Culinary
Artisan
September 2019
ISBN 9781579659363
112 pages
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