Your pasta sucks, but it doesn't have to. Let celebrated comedian and totally legit author Matteo Lane show you how through 30 delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories.

Organized by the most important places and people in his life―from Chicago and New York to Rome and Sicily―comedian, actor, and YouTube sensation Matteo Lane’s first cookbook features recipes rooted in serious pasta knowledge but presented with his signature snarky and sassy wit. Turn these pages to find:

• A conversational recipe (definitely not an argument) with his bestie Nick Smith on their versions of Mac and Cheese.
• A short rant over the validity of “alfredo” that turns into a delicious recipe for Penna alla Vodka.
• Matteo’s foolproof Homemade Pasta recipe.
• Lots of hardworking, handy tips―like a treatise on how to not f*ck up your pasta―so you can learn while you laugh.

• Fans of Matteo Lane and his standup comedy
• People looking for books that celebrate Italian and Italian American culture
• Supporters of LGBTQIA+ content creators
• Fans of Italian cooking and food-centric entertainers like The Pasta Queen
• Foodies looking for a unique present for a housewarming, birthday, holiday, or host/hostess gift

The Pasta Man, Mateo Zielonka, makes the most spectacular, original pasta you've ever seen. Striped, spotted, red and green and black, and every shape imaginable, Mateo's pasta is a carb-lover's dream. Now in The Pasta Man, Mateo reveals for the first time how you too can make his beautiful creations. Starting with classic golden dough, and with "how to" sections guiding you through every shape and effect, from spots and stripes (using all-natural ingredients), lasagne sheets and pappardelle, ravioli pillows, tortellini and other glorious filled pastas, he then offers 40 recipes for delicious sauces and suppers in which to showcase your delicately crafted pasta. Illustrated with beautiful photography and clear step-by-step instructions, whether you're a pasta beginner or enthusiast, let yourself be guided by a master and make your own pasta a work of art.

Veganistan is a brand new volume from Sally Butcher following the silk trail started by Veggiestan and Persepolis. After the success of bestseller Veggiestan, Sally Butcher continues her gastronomic journey along the Silk Road with Veganistan. In response to many requests in her Peckham restaurant, Persepolis, Sally has created a vegan cookbook celebrating plants and wholefoods with the luscious flavours of the Middle East. A masterclass in inventive vegan cooking, the chapters range from hot and cold mezze, fermentation and pickling, and bread and grains to delicious desserts, divine drinks, and vegan meat, dairy and egg substitutes. Stand-out recipes include beetroot and sour cherry gazpacho, mushroom and chestnut borek, seitan kebabs, Persepolitan sauerkraut, and quince and cardamom trifle. Written in Sally's witty and reassuring voice, Veganistan will bring something new to your kitchen and equip you with the skills to make stunning vegan food for any occasion. Contents: Simple Meze Salads and Cold Starters Soups, Snacks and Hot Starters Bread, Rice and Grains From the Stewing Pot From the Oven From the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Salted, Smoked, Fermented and Pickled Foods Sweet Treats Drinks A Cheater's Guide to Vegan 'Meat': 'Dairy' and 'Egg' Substitutes

Author Brian Yarvin takes us on a 100+ recipe around-the-world culinary tour, from Malaysian Assam Laksa (fish in a spicy tamarind noodle soup) and Tibetan Then Thuk (handmade noodles in broth), to Turkish Rokali Eriste (noodles with arugula, walnuts, and yogurt) and Mexican Puchero Vaquero de Zacetecas (Cowboy beef and noodle stew). Noodles are part of worldwide cuisine, from Central Europe to South America to Africa. The range of grains, flavors, and textures is dazzling. From making the dough to preparing complete dishes with delectable vegetables, meats, and spices, author Brian Yarvin will help you get delicious results, and his writing will entertain you throughout.