Mario Batali Joins the Family Table With His Latest Cookbook

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You'll want to bring the kids to the table for these recipes! Mario Batali is thinking about the entire family with his latest cookbook, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home to Yours ($19), and even the lil ones will want to dig in. A collection of 120 of the chef's favorite recipes, the book organizes them seasonally, by month - opening the door for parents to explain the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. From tasty pastas to more intricate main dishes, the cookbook really packs in a variety of tastes that will have mom and dad licking their kids' plates clean!

And, lucky us, Chef Batali is sharing three of his favorite family-friendly recipes, exclusively, with LilSugar! Keep reading to see them, and stay tuned for an unique opportunity to win an autographed copy of the new book!

• Ziti with "Extra" Veal Ragu: For the month of May, Mario Batali spends a lot of time working with veal. His Ziti With "Extra" Veal Ragu will quickly become a family favorite.
• Braised Chicken With Sweet Onions and Parmigiano: To warm up a cold, Winter night, Mario Batali offers up a recipe for Braised Chicken with Sweet Onions and Parmigiano - a "soupy and restorative" dish.
• Hazelnut Meringues With Chocolate Chip Mascarpone: Though meringue can be enjoyed any time of year, these Hazelnut Meringues With Chocolate Chip Mascarpone will be a bright spot in the month of March.