by Giada De Laurentiis
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Editorial ReviewGiada's Kitchen, New Italian Favorites By Giada De Laurentiis"SheÆs taught us every facet of Italian cookingùfrom traditional and regional to seasonal and contemporary. She even made us fall in love with pasta again by opening us up to lighter, healthier Book Description
She's taught us every facet of Italian cooking--from traditional and regional to seasonal and contemporary. She even made us fall in love with pasta again by opening us up to lighter, healthier versions that don't weigh us down. Now the Food Network star and bestselling author of Everyday Pasta, Giada De Laurentiis, takes us down a new path, sharing her love of food with clean, vibrant, simple flavors and bursts of bright colors that look as beautiful on the plate as they are delicious. Yes, you will still find those fabulous recipes she remembers so fondly from family meals, but you'll also find updated twists on classic trattoria favorites--California-inflected, hearty but not overwhelming, and with the perfect balance of healthfulness and terrific flavor. Wouldn't you love a faster, lighter take on osso buco (here made with turkey instead of veal), a salad with real substance (like one of cantaloupe, red onion, and walnuts), and fish that gets an Italian makeover by way of lots of fresh veggies and accents such as fennel and grapefruit salsa? And let's not forget dessert. After all, what's not to adore about little doughnuts dipped in chocolate sauce? Ranging from soups and snacks to easy entres and elegant dinner-party fare, Giada's recipes are perfect for any day of the week. And for the first time, she includes a full section of dishes that the little ones will love making as much as they love eating (like mini chicken meatballs). With something to please everyone at your table, Giada's Kitchen deliciously demonstrates why Giada De Laurentiis has become America's best-loved Italian cook. Italy meets California in Giada De Laurentiis's collection of 100 new recipes. She focuses on fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and bright flavors. Anyone who wants to indulge in the pleasures of Italian food without feeling weighed down will find inspiration for delicious, hearty yet healthy weekday meals. Giada's recipes satisfy both our desire to eat with gusto and to feel good about what we eat. Giada De Laurentiis's Whole-Wheat Linguine with Green Beans, Ricotta, and Lemon Not all cream sauces are super-rich. This pasta gets its creamy sauce from a combination of part-skim ricotta and pasta water, which come together to make a really easy, lighter cream sauce. Don't leave out the lemon zest; it brightens the flavor and adds a wonderful lemony aroma as well. --Giada De Laurentiis
Whole-Wheat Linguine with Green Beans, Ricotta, and Lemon
(4-6 servings)
1 pound whole-wheat linguine
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound French green beans (haricots verts), trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Zest of 1 lemon
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Transfer the hot pasta to a large heat-proof bowl and add the ricotta. Toss to combine. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the reserved pasta cooking liquid and continue cooking until the beans are tender, about 4 more minutes. Add the ricotta-coated pasta to the pan with the green beans and toss to combine. Add the tomatoes and toss gently. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with the lemon zest. Serve. Giada De Laurentiis is the star of Food Network's Everyday Italian, Giada's Weekend Getaways, and Giada in Paradise. She attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and worked at Wolfgang Puck's Spago restaurant in Los Angeles. This is her fourth book.
Customer Reviews:
- Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
- Queen of italian food
When it comes to Giada di Laurentiis all I can think is the most delicious
italian food ever, but made the easy way.
Her dishes are easy to make, full of taste and colour, but specially 100% italian.
You don't need to go to Italy to taste its great food, just open this book and try any of her recipes. Some of them are tradditional, and others are what I consider nuveau italian cuisine. A journey into a world of flavors and sensations!
Besides this, you will find wonderful pictures of... more info
- too many pics of giada smiling at the food
I agree with another reviewer that more pictures of the finished dishes would be more helpful than 2 page spreads of Giada smiling at the food with her low cut tops. I made the stuffed peppers and they were simple but not that tasty, plus I have a lot of the stuffing leftover. I don't recommend this book.
- Cooking with vibrant foods that look visually appealing on the plate, as well as delicious
Giada teaches all facets of Italian cooking from traditional to contemporary, and her GIADA'S KITCHEN provides the Food Network star her own cookbook, with a new perspective: cooking with vibrant foods that look visually appealing on the plate, as well as delicious. From snacks to party fare and food for kids, her dishes offer lighter versions of traditional dishes - all done up for maximum visual and health appeal. Highly recommended.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
- Another good book from Giada
I have all of Giada's other cookbooks, so I was really looking forward to her new book, not sure what to expect.
Lilke her other books, this one is easy to read, the recipes are not complicated, easy to follow.
I have made her sun dried tomato muffins several times with great success, and even my son, who is a picky eater liked them. And I want to try the Tuscan mushroom recipe next.
In the section for kids ( " and not for kids only ") there are recipes for Parmesan fish sticks and... more info
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