Hillary Sterling's Ammazza! Cookbook Blends Italy and New York in 100+ Recipes
Hillary Sterling's Ammazza! Cookbook Blends Italy and New York in 100+ Recipes
Hillary Sterling's Ammazza! Cookbook Blends Italy and New York in 100+ Recipes
Hillary Sterling, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, has written a new cookbook. Titled Ammazza! Culinary Adventures from New York to Italy and Back Again, it will be published in 2026. The book features over 100 seasonal recipes, including a standout Sungold tomato salad. Sterling’s career spans some of New York’s most respected kitchens. She worked under Bobby Flay at Mesa Grill and Bolo. Later, she joined Missy Robbins at the Michelin-starred A Voce. She also spent time at Lupa Osteria Romana before becoming executive chef at Ci Siamo, earning four James Beard nominations.
The cookbook highlights dishes that reflect her culinary journey. One recipe celebrates Sungold tomatoes, praised for their candy-like sweetness, low acidity, and vibrant sunset-orange hue. The book will offer readers a collection of Sterling’s most cherished recipes. It draws on her experiences across Italian and American kitchens. Ammazza! is scheduled for release in 2026.
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