Il Meglio del Meglio, The Best of the Best: Old World Italian Delicacies with Real World Style Cooking Hardcover – December 26, 2025

My Dad, Carmen Strollo, was a cook and chef for most of his life. This recipe book is the culmination of that life. Carmen Strollo, a native of Bordentown Trenton, NJ, migrated to Baltimore Little Italy after his stint in the armed forces. He served as a cook in the army during the Korean Conflict. Utilizing his skills for volume cooking and capitalizing on his ethnic background, he quickly achieved cooking fame throughout the neighborhood of Baltimore's Little Italy. This book is the culmination of his expertise, the style and demeanor of his knowledge, and the love of his craft. I created this book in tribute to him. You'll quickly see his recipes are unique and easy to follow. You'll also be able to add a little bit of your own expertise, as his directions call for individualization, to suit your tastes. I hope you'll agree with myself and others, that he had an amazing talent, and knew what great cooking is all about.New to this book is an 8" x 10" Case Bound Hardback Cover, a new section called Stories and Recollections (reminiscing about Dad's escapades back in the day), and blank section pages to include your own personal recipes and variations. Read more