Eat! An Italian Cookbook by Sooshi Mango

Mamma Knows Best

Andrew Manfre, Carlo Salanitri, Joe Salanitri

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Murdoch Books
04 November 2025

Cookery, food & drink; TV & celebrity chef cookbooks

Everyone knows Italians cook from memory! That's why this baby is so special. We sat down with our mammas and coaxed from them the secrets to all the best dishes from our childhoods (and theirs).

These pages will transport you to mamma's house with recipes that cover all the makings of a family feast - from antipasti to first, second and side courses to desserts. After many 'Ma stop guessing!' moments, we wrote it all down so we could bring you the greats. From Carmela's cotoletta to Giuseppina's chicken brodo, Angela's pasta al forno and Carlo's beloved Sicilian doughnuts - it's all here for you to recreate at home. Our mammas have even shared their smash-hit menus, the best shots from all the family albums, and advice on food and life - mamma knows best, after all.

In our families, food isn't just food. It's how we show love, how we keep the peace, and why our homes will forever be a magnet for all the relatives and uninvited guests. Welcome to the famiglia, guys.

Joe, Carlo and Andrew

By: Andrew Manfre, Carlo Salanitri, Joe Salanitri
Imprint: Murdoch Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 200mm,
Weight: 798g
ISBN: 9781761500787
ISBN 10: 1761500783
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 04 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction Angela's menu Carmela's menu Giussepina's menu Antipasti Primi PIatti Secondi Piatti Side Piatti Dolci

Sooshi Mango is an Australian comedy trio that has gained a huge international following. Their comedy, which highlights their multicultural Australian upbringing, has amassed billions of views online. The trio has expanded their brand into various ventures, including a restaurant named after their most lovable characters - Johnny, Vince, and Sam - in Melbourne's Lygon Street, Carlton. They've also starred in movies, launched a podcast, toured their live shows in theatres and arenas around the world - and they now have a cookbook. With nearly 6 million followers online, their humour, often focusing on the quirks of ethnic families and multicultural life, continues to captivate audiences globally.