Anna Francese Gass

Anna Francese Gass

location-pin New Canaan, CT

School: International Culinary Center

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; baking

Anna Francese Gass

  • 13 years of professional experience as a cookbook author, recipe developer and culinary influencer
  • Author of "Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories from the Tables of Immigrant Women" which was featured on "Rachael Ray" and "TODAY"
  • Regular appearances on "Good Morning America" and "Access Hollywood" to talk food and cooking
  • Writer for Taste Recipes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bon Appetit and Food52

Experience

Anna started her career in the corporate world but soon decided she would rather be in a kitchen than a cubicle. She enrolled at the French Culinary Institute (now the International Culinary Center) to follow her dream to cook professionally. Anna honed her craft in the test kitchens of Martha Stewart Living, Food52 and Whole Foods; 13 years later, she’s known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian recipes. As a contributing writer and Community Cook for Taste Recipes, Anna shares her recipes for classic Italian dishes and desserts, such as torta pasqualina, tartufo and sugo. You can find Anna in her Connecticut kitchen making videos showcasing her love for food and cooking, as well as promoting her second cookbook.

Education

  • New York University, bachelor's degrees in journalism and psychology
  • International Culinary Center, grand diploma in culinary arts

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Articles & Recipes

Torta Pasqualina

Italy's signature Easter treat is torta pasqualina, a savory pie that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Tartufo Ice Cream

Tartufo ice cream is a dome-shaped dessert that hails from Calabria, Italy. It's made with layers of ice cream, cherries and crushed cookies enrobed in a rich dark chocolate shell.

How to Make Sugo, an Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

Sugo is a simple tomato sauce used in a number of dishes like pasta al pomodoro or as a topping for your favorite parmigiana.