Lisa Caponigri

About the Author

Lisa Caponigri is a passionate culinary writer and advocate for family traditions, drawing from her deep Italian heritage to bring the warmth of home-cooked meals to modern tables. With a background in food journalism and a lifelong love for the communal joy of shared dinners, she explores the rituals that bind generations together. In her acclaimed work, Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner?: A year of Italian menus with 250 recipes that celebrate family, Caponigri revives the art of the traditional Sunday feast through seasonal menus, authentic recipes, and heartfelt stories that emphasize simplicity, flavor, and connection. Her writing invites readers to rediscover the pleasures of gathering around the table, fostering bonds that nourish both body and soul in an increasingly fast-paced world.