All the favorites in cooking in one place. Let Leslie guide you to successful pastry making with her enticing recipes for Italian and Italian-American specialties, including cakes and tarts.  Cast in a casual tone, this book pleasantly uses readily available food stuffs so you can practice all the recipes and steps without the pain of extensive searching from grocery shop to another.  Non-exotic ingredients are used to prepare delightful dishes such as Italian desserts.  Everyday items like ricotta and citrus, nuts and fresh fruits are turned into wonderful dishes that will surprise even the seasoned chef.