Luigi DeSantis MD Cookbook Volume 1

If you’ve wandered here, it’s probably because you could smell something good. Rest assured, we're glad you're here.

Right now, the kitchen is alive.

The pasta is on the stove.

The sauce is simmering low and slow.

A frothy cocktail rests on the counter, waiting for its final garnish.

This page is part of a work in progress — the raw ingredients of a family project still coming together. For now, access is reserved for those helping behind the scenes, while we finish setting the table.

This culinary collection is lovingly curated by Luigi DeSantis, alongside Barbara DeSantis, with recipes, memories, and contributions from their family and friends. Every dish carries a story. Every page carries history.

Like any good meal, it’s worth the wait.

The great reveal is just around the corner, and when it’s ready, everyone will be welcomed in.

Until then, thank you for your curiosity — and for not peeking in the oven too soon.

We promise, the first taste will be unforgettable.

The Journey of Greg

Greg’s story begins in Harvard, Nebraska, and travels through the wide-open landscapes of Central Nebraska where he was raised—places and people that instilled in him the values of responsibility, perseverance and service. His father Glen, a firefighter who later turned to selling used cars, and his stepfather Davis, each left a mark: from Glen, Greg picked up two cornerstones— a commitment to serve and an ability to charm, connect and earn trust.

In February 1968 Greg enlisted in the U.S. Army, a step that would define many of his values and actions for decades. There is an image of Greg standing in front of the field house: a machine gun slung low across his leg, a cigarette dangling from his mouth. His grandson Connor looked up at that photo and said, “Grandpa, you were cool!” To Greg, the compliment wasn’t just about the image—it meant being seen, being respected and being a model for the next generation.

Now based in Nebraska, Greg brings his background—firefighter roots, sales-smarts, Army-service ethic—into his work supporting veterans, leading in the community and mentoring those coming up. Whether advising veteran policy, supporting local initiatives or simply being a strong presence for his family and friends, Greg shows up. The photo with the gun and cigarette isn’t the story—it’s a symbol. The deeper story is about character, legacy and a life lived with purpose.

Luigi DeSantis, MD

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The Journey of Greg