"Growing up in the Italian section of Long Island City in the 1960s, everything revolved around faith and family, and they became the foundation for both of my vocations-being a chef and a priest! My passion for cooking was born from long family dinners and time spent in the kitchen preparing them. I love using food to bring people together, and I still do that as a priest, hosting dinners and fundraisers and inviting people to gather around a table. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I have-use them well, and share them often!"