The Vatican Cookbook: 500 Years of Classic Recipes, Papal Tributes, and Exclusive Images of Life and Art at the Vatican

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"Has there ever been a cookbook with the favorite dishes of Popes and Saints, wrapped in the beauty of the Vatican? Well, there is now. Wow!" -- Michael Symon, The Chew, Iron Chef "Endorsement"

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"Fabulous recipes, great stories and an absolutely gorgeous book. I keep moving it from the coffee table to the kitchen." -- Patricia Heaton, The Middle, Food Network "Endorsement"

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"A wonderful book. Any home would be graced by a copy of "The Vatican Cookbook." It is my hope this book will help people come together to share the goodness of the Lord." -- Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston "Endorsement"

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"The only thing cooler than actually enjoying a meal with Pope Francis is making one of his personal favorite dishes at home and with the upcoming Vatican Cookbook, you can do just that." -- People Magazine "Endorsement"

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"Want to eat like a pope? In "The Vatican Cookbook," readers learn that Pope Francis is fond of Argentine dishes, Pope Benedict is partial to Bavarian sausage salad and Pope John Paul II enjoyed Polish pierogi]] " -- Yahoo News "Endorsement"

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"This one-of-a-kind book features over a hundred full-color photographs, beautiful behind-the-scenes shots of daily life at the Vatican and more, making this gorgeous cookbook nothing short of divine." -- Book Depository "Endorsement"

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"Now you can eat like His Holiness without taking a trip to Rome, because The Vatican Cookbook will be available in hardcover on April 5, and includes 500 years of classic recipes, papal tributes, and exclusive art and images of life at The Vatican." -- Aleteia "Endorsement"

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"The coolest Pope ever is getting his own cookbook! "The Vatican Cookbook" by the Swiss Guard includes directions and ingredients for all meals, from everyday staples to holiday feasts and classics served at Vatican tables for centuries. -- Inquisitive Eater "Endorsement"

Jacket Description/Flap:
The Vatican Cookbook, presented by the Pontifical Swiss Guard reveals for the first time the favorite dishes and personal menus of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II. Enjoyed daily by Vatican dignitaries and guests from around the world, the more than 80 gourmet recipes included here range from the simple to the sublime, and from everyday staples to perfect meals for holiday feasts. Many of these receipes have been served at Vatican tables for centuries, and represents some of the finest cuisine in all of Rome.This one-of-a-kind book features over a hundred full-color photographs of these dishes, beautiful behind-the-scenes shots of daily life at the Vatican, dinner prayers and more, making this gorgeous cookbook nothing short of divine.

Brief Description:
"Includes favorite dishes of Popes Francis, Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II"--Cover.

Biographical Note:
From February 2013, David was in the service of the Pontifical Swiss Guard and wrote his third cookbook "Buon Appetito," which achieved international success. In order to make cooking and nutrition accessible to a younger audience, David Geisser started his own YouTube channel and various campaigns in Eastern Switzerland.

Publisher Marketing:

From the pope's table to yours

The Pontifical Swiss Guard presents ... a book like no other. From the elite protectors of the Popes and Defenders of the Faith for more than 500 years, a unique collection of exceptional recipes from simple to sublime, everyday staples to holiday feasts. Here are the classics served at Vatican tables for centuries and the finest of modern cuisine.

Best of all, we pay tribute to Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Saint John Paul II with their personal favorite dishes from their homelands of Argentina, Bavaria, and Poland.

A marvelous cookbook and so much more. The Vatican Cookbook features superb photographs that take us behind the scenes to secret and special places of Vatican City. Walk the hallowed halls of St. Peter's, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the stories and legends of the Swiss Guard handed down since the days of Michelangelo.

For all who love to cook and share meals with family and friends, and for all who are fascinated by the wonders and the grandeur of the Vatican, the Swiss Guard is pleased to offer you ... The Vatican Cookbook.

Contributor Bio:Geisser, David
From February 2013, David was in the service of the Pontifical Swiss Guard and wrote his third cookbook "Buon Appetito," which achieved international success. In order to make cooking and nutrition accessible to a younger audience, David Geisser started his own YouTube channel and various campaigns in Eastern Switzerland.