Cooked to Perfection

Here is a collection of eclectic, home-cooked recipes that Andrew and Phyllis Corella have been testing and refining for over thirty-four years. They emphasize the use of fresh ingredients and offer time saving tips. It is written in plain language so it will attract gourmets and well as novice cooks.

Long for a zeppole that are sold at Italian feasts, or crispy Italian bread, or manicotti light as air or delicate cream puffs? It's all in here and more.

Chocolate lovers will love the chocolatier recipes. They are truly decadent. Andrew and Phyllis entertain frequently and many guests have told them their chocolate ice cream is the best they have ever eaten.

And wait until you try their crumb cake. It is a sliver of cake with giant crumbs. Happy eating.

Andrew and Phyllis grew up in East Harlem in New York City. They are currently retired and living in Oceanside, New York, within walking distance of their three children.