Book excerpt: The Broadsheet Italian Cookbook is a collection of 80 recipes from the best Italian restaurants and chefs in Australia, as well as those whose menus have been inspired and influenced by our deep Italian heritage.Its pages tell the story of Italian food institutions and pioneers in five cities around Australia; of the red-pasta joints and delis that feed us Italian everyday, and the fine diners that push the cuisine forward every night. You'll find osso bucco and tiramisu alongside miso-strone and pita pockets filled with chinese Bolognese and mozzarella. This is a book for the home cook and entertainer, filled with perfect mid-week dishes alongside inspiring weekend projects.