Mary's Italian Family Cookbook: A Celebration of Family, Friends & Italian Comfort Food

Mary Fazio started Mary's Pizza Shack in 1959 to share her love for authentic Italian cooking. Now, in Mary's Italian Family Cookbook, the beloved traditions behind Northern California's iconic Mary's are shared for home cooks everywhere.

In Mary's Italian Family Cookbook, you'll find Mary's story, along with reminiscences from her family and friends and recipes from the family's table, including Spaghetti with a Giant Meatball, Classic Lasagna, Toto's Combo Pizza, Penne with Italian Sausage, and many more.

More than a collection of recipes, this is the story of an Italian-American family whose love of cooking became a cherished community institution. Alongside the recipes are personal recollections, photographs, and the traditions that helped shape Mary's Pizza Shack into a destination beloved by generations of diners.

Whether you're re-creating a favorite restaurant meal, honoring your own family traditions, or simply looking for comforting Italian recipes that bring people together, Mary's Italian Family Cookbook offers a warm invitation to gather around the table and celebrate the joy of good food and good company.