"A personality-filled cookbook for family and friendly gatherings from celebrity chef Jeff Mauro, co-host of The Kitchen on Food Network"-- "Growing up in a big Italian-American family in Chicago, Mauro's favorite phase to hear was his mom saying: Come on over! For him, there's no better way to create shared memories than over a good meal, and here he shows you how to make the best food possible for a gathering of your favorite people-- no matter how many there are, no matter what the occasion"--adapted from inside front cover. Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Foreword / by Sebastian Maniscalco -- Introduction -- Early bird gets the brunch -- Hey, Bro, we're watching the game... pick up some ice on the way -- I'm throwing an island party -- I'm hosting Lorenzo's birthday... Lord help me -- Do you smell that meat smoke? That's right, it's coming from my backyard -- It's been a long weekend... Gotta Detox... We're cooking healthy -- We're throwing a proper fiesta -- I know I'm going to regret saying this, but... We're hosting the holidays this year -- Firing up the pizza oven -- Yes, I'm still the sandwich king -- Happy Chicago food day -- Sarah's baking.