Sunday Dinner with the Sorrentinos

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his mom, Linda, are opening up the family recipe book—and they’re setting a place at the table for you.

Here’s the situation: It’s Sunday, the sauce is on, and everyone’s coming over. The ritual of the Italian Sunday dinner is about comforting food shared with love and laughter, and returning to the heart of the home.

With simple ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and gorgeous photography, Sunday Dinner with the Sorrentinos brings timeless flavors to the modern kitchen, allowing you and your family to revive old traditions or create new ones.

Inside, you’ll find 70+ recipes inspired by the Sorrentinos’ Italian heritage, including:

• Pasta favorites like Mama’s Sunday Sauce, Penne alla Vodka, and Homemade Manicotti
• Hearty mains such as Chicken Sorrentino, Michael’s Favorite Chicken Cutlets, and Braised Short Ribs
• Seafood specialties including Shrimp with Lemon Pasta and Lobster Oreganata
• Starters and sides like Chickpea Salad, Zucchini Blossom Fritters, and Mama’s Baked Clams
• Decadent desserts such as Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake and Zabaglione with Berries

Each dish celebrates passing something special down to the next generation. So pull up a chair. There’s always room for one more at the Sorrentinos’.