(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- It's time to ditch the same boring recipes and bring big, playful creativity back into your kitchen! Join Top Chef finalist, Food Network star, and author Joe Sasto to explore his bestselling cookbook Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics in a virtual discussion on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Whether you are a novice cook looking to build your kitchen confidence or an experienced chef eager to expand your culinary repertoire, Joe’s approachable philosophy will change how you view everyday ingredients. Dive deep into his vibrant world of handcrafted pasta, step-by-step rolling techniques, and unexpected flavor profiles.
From foundational family favorites like his mom’s red sauce to daring, crave-worthy creations like corn cacio e pepe, marinated tomato “amatriciana,” and pesto pinwheel pull-apart bread, this conversation is an open invitation to trust your culinary instincts and cook with absolute freedom.
With more than half a billion likes and countless viral social media videos, celebrity chef Joe Sasto has become a recurring judge and personality across multiple Food Network shows. He has also competed and appeared on Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions, Guy’s Grocery Games, Chopped, Top Chef, and Top Chef All-Stars.
Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/SastoOCL, call 732-349-6200, or stop by your local OCL branch.
Ocean County Library cardholders can borrow Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics for free. Visit tinyurl.com/BreakingOCL, or call or stop by your local OCL branch to request a copy today.
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