A joke of a book. Written with humor, but with serious recipes. Supposed interviews with the tv characters about Italian food (minus Tony Soprano--I am guessing the actor refused to play along.) Legitimate recipes supplied by cookbook writer Michele Scicolone. I had this book on my "to read" list since it came out in 2002. You can see how long it took me to get around to it. Not worth the bother.

I like how it was written by the characters from the show. Makes it even more fun when you've watched The Sopranos. The cookbook is full of great recipes that i actually make for my own family on a weekly basis. i enjoyed the Q&A with Furio .... pigs in their bed LOL when he meant pigs in a blanket ... stuff like that made me laugh while the actually has some great recipes like the ricotta pineapple pie, delish!

My friend Steph gave this to me one Christmas. I've never actually made a recipe, quite rich and very Italian American, but what a hilarious book. Writing is great - absolutely dead on.

Can not wait to get cooking, being from a large Italian family some of these recipes are a lot like the ones I use now. Many that I remember from childhood family dinners, that I had forgotten about eating at my grandmothers house. Meals took hours to prepare and were eaten over a period of time, not fast like families do today. Found this copy at our library book fair, couple people laughed because I said I buying it, I just spent an hour going over the recipes, the ingredients are simple, not expensive and to my trained Italian cooks eye very accurate. All for $1, what a bargain. I only wish Tony Soprano could join our family for a meal.

I'm a BIG fan of the TV series The Sopranos, so immediately when I only saw this cook book I just had to have it :) It's great! If you are a Sopranos fan and a foodie as well, you have to have it. If you watched even only one episode you'll know that the food is an important part of their lives - they are eating something almost constantly!
Lots of family parties, lots of wakes... Christmas dinners, BBQ etc. All the recipes in the book are easy to follow and with very clear instructions. You wont find ingredients that are hard to get, so all the dishes in the book will be available for you to make. The dishes I'm immediately thinking of when watching The Sopranos (mainly because they are 'family favourite and always present) are: Struffoli (p.31), Giambotta (p.42), Manicotti (p.56) or Ziti al Forno.

This book isn't a cook book as we know it. It's more a little history of The Sopranos Family and Italian/USA cooking traditions. The big appeal of this particular book is the way in which it ties into the show itself, which is visible here in the form of in-character narrations (different in each chapter) - Artie Bucco gives the history of Vesuvio's and shares a chapter of restaurant style recipes (he's also the main narrator in the book), Charmaine Bucco discusses the challenges and etiquette of professional catering before revealing some recipes that are easily prepared for a bigger crowd of guests, Adriana La Cerva gives a chapter of romantic recipes and tips for that perfect "dinner for two", Tony himself talks about Perfect grill party and Carmela about family gatherings.

The chapters show characters well too, especially Janice's self-centered and artificial memories of days growing up around the Soprano family table and Uncle Junior's views (not only on food). There are many large photographs from the show as well as some letters and other family keepsakes. If you - as I - love The Sopranos... you really need to have this cookbook in your collection.

When Sopranos was on HBO, I was forbidden to watch it because my mother said I was too young.... However, I use to try to catch the reruns when she was not home. The cookbook have given me interest in watching the entire show.... Honestly, I do not think I am going to make any of the food items, I just wanted to see did the characters had a role in shaping thin cookbook... and yes they were a major help... If you are fans of The Sopranos, check out this book.... If you are a cook, check out this book... And if you are both (fans of show and cooks) I have one thing to say to you: "What is taking you so long in getting this book". GET THIS BOOK!!!

This was a Christmas gift from my son. It's a perfect fit for the two of us, since I'm a huge Sopranos fan and he is an aspiring chef, so there's something here for both of us. I loved reading the commentary, and there are a ton of interesting recipes to try. This is a gift that will keep on giving. :D

Finally getting around to watching the series so thought this might be a fun read. I also happen to adore Italian cooking.

Books like this tend to be a little gimmicky, and this is no exception. But there was some humor coming from the different characters narrating their chapters.

What surprised me is the simplicity of some of the recipes. When you watch the show, you get the idea that there's more to the cooking than this . However there were several I would like to try and over all found it an acceptable read.

This is another one of my favorite go to cookbooks. The recipes are easy, delicious and practical.
The veal piccata recipe is great I use chicken instead, also the Regina cookies are delicious as well. I cannot think right now of the other recipes that I have tried. This book has been sent as gifts to a couple of my friends.

The ziti recipe is great. The book is pretty funny too.

When “The Sopranos Family Cookbook (As Compiled by Artie Bucco)” came out 20 years ago, its $28 price tag might’ve garnered it a different reaction. Yes, the hardback glossy looked great, but it was, inescapably, a cynical cash-in to promote an upcoming season. It was likely only the most rabid “Sopranos” fans were satisfied.

However, 20 years later, when you can obtain of this out-of-print book online for a few dollars, it’s not a bad purchase. “The Sopranos Family Cookbook” is essentially Italian recipes intertwined with first-person vignettes from the characters, mostly played for humor.

If you’re a fan of the show (which even its past viewers seem to rediscover regularly), the vignettes are cute. Not gut-bustingly funny, but some of them made me smile. As for the recipes, I don’t think they break any new ground, or would be a revelation to anyone familiar with Italian cooking, but they, too, are good enough… I’m personally curious to try Paulie’s Eggs in Purgatory.

I know, I know. This book is quite off-mark in comparison to the rest of my reading list. Though I might not share it too much, I'm a big fan of The Sopranos and of Italian(-American) food. Add "discovering the cook in myself during quarantine" to this mix and you'll end up with me reading The Sopranos Cookbook.

Besides the fact that the book is full of amazing recipes for the dishes which made every fan's mouth water when watching the show (the baked ziti is like ambrosia for the Gods), it contains a lot of Sopranos memorabilia which makes it a must have for every fan.

But perhaps the most interesting part of the book is that it gives the reader a unique look into what it means to be Italian-American and the role which food plays in its culture. This mixed in with the entertaining fictionalized portaits of the show's characters and the many delicious recipes makes the book really stand out in its genre.

Whether you have watched The Sopranos or not. You like the show or not, I doubt there is anyone reading this review who doesn't appreciate a delicious, heartwarming Italian meal.

Buon appetito!