With photos shot on location around her native Rome, Giada's latest book--a New York Times bestseller--is a lavish exploration of her food roots and the lifestyle traditions that define la bella vita , with the contemporary California twist that has made her America's most beloved Italian chef. America knows and loves Giada De Laurentiis for h With photos shot on location around her native Rome, Giada's latest book--a New York Times bestseller--is a lavish exploration of her food roots and the lifestyle traditions that define la bella vita , with the contemporary California twist that has made her America's most beloved Italian chef. America knows and loves Giada De Laurentiis for her lighter, healthier takes on classic Italian fare. In her newest cookbook, she invites fans and home cooks to get to know the flavors and stories that have inspired her life's work. Here, she shares recipes for authentic Italian dishes as her family has prepared them for years while infusing them with her signature fresh flavors to make them her own, like in her Grilled Swordfish with Candied Lemon Salad; Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans; Asparagus with Grilled Melon Salad; Bruschetta with Burrata and Kale Salsa Verde; and Fennel Upside Down Cake. Filled with gorgeous photography of Italy, peppered with family stories, and complete with more of Giada's tips and advice for cooking up fabulous meals with ease, Giada's Italy is a stunning celebration of Italy's flavors as only Giada could present them.
Giada's Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita: A Cookbook
With photos shot on location around her native Rome, Giada's latest book--a New York Times bestseller--is a lavish exploration of her food roots and the lifestyle traditions that define la bella vita , with the contemporary California twist that has made her America's most beloved Italian chef. America knows and loves Giada De Laurentiis for h With photos shot on location around her native Rome, Giada's latest book--a New York Times bestseller--is a lavish exploration of her food roots and the lifestyle traditions that define la bella vita , with the contemporary California twist that has made her America's most beloved Italian chef. America knows and loves Giada De Laurentiis for her lighter, healthier takes on classic Italian fare. In her newest cookbook, she invites fans and home cooks to get to know the flavors and stories that have inspired her life's work. Here, she shares recipes for authentic Italian dishes as her family has prepared them for years while infusing them with her signature fresh flavors to make them her own, like in her Grilled Swordfish with Candied Lemon Salad; Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans; Asparagus with Grilled Melon Salad; Bruschetta with Burrata and Kale Salsa Verde; and Fennel Upside Down Cake. Filled with gorgeous photography of Italy, peppered with family stories, and complete with more of Giada's tips and advice for cooking up fabulous meals with ease, Giada's Italy is a stunning celebration of Italy's flavors as only Giada could present them.
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Carol –
I own a lot of cookbooks and have watched many cooking shows over the years....so I know from experience that I love Giada's food. Hers is always the recipes I turn to for classic Italian dishes....I like her flavor profiles and she always manages the right balance of ingredients in a recipe.....for example her Chicken Piccata (not included in this book) has just the right amount of fresh lemon juice to chicken broth...it tastes just the way I like it every time. Many of her recipes have become ol I own a lot of cookbooks and have watched many cooking shows over the years....so I know from experience that I love Giada's food. Hers is always the recipes I turn to for classic Italian dishes....I like her flavor profiles and she always manages the right balance of ingredients in a recipe.....for example her Chicken Piccata (not included in this book) has just the right amount of fresh lemon juice to chicken broth...it tastes just the way I like it every time. Many of her recipes have become old standbys for me...and I have no doubt that I am going to find many more in this book...I have already tagged multiples with Post-it's. I rated this cookbook with 5 stars as I can already tell that I will be tackling more of these recipes than I do with most of my cookbooks....plus I really enjoyed the read.......there were maybe just a few too many photos of the author but I genuinely enjoyed all the photo's of Italy and there were certainly enough photo's of the food to satisfy my book requirements....though ideally I would love to see one of every dish included.
Jewlsbookblog –
I checked this book out from the local library. The layout is easy to read, with colorful pictures of delicious dishes and working locals. The ingredients description at the start was very helpful. I also liked how Giada broke down the recipes into different categories and showed other food pairings with some of the smaller dishes. There’s about a handful of dishes I’m excited to try, especially the creamy sweet corn with pancetta, white chocolate orzo pudding, and the Barolo-braised short ribs. I checked this book out from the local library. The layout is easy to read, with colorful pictures of delicious dishes and working locals. The ingredients description at the start was very helpful. I also liked how Giada broke down the recipes into different categories and showed other food pairings with some of the smaller dishes. There’s about a handful of dishes I’m excited to try, especially the creamy sweet corn with pancetta, white chocolate orzo pudding, and the Barolo-braised short ribs. The sartu di riso-very basic explanation ...a bundt pan mold of rice stuffed with sausage including herbs and and cheese!...also looked amazing. I just need an excuse to make a large dish!
Marta –
Giada's Italy has so dozens of great looking recipes, and beautiful pictures of food and Florence. I have to say I have never gone wrong with any of her former cookbooks, so even though I haven't tried any recipes yet, I'm pretty confident I'm going to like what I make. In the meantime, I'm happily eating with my eyes. This is keeping me psyched up to cook and may be my favorite Giada book so far. Giada's Italy has so dozens of great looking recipes, and beautiful pictures of food and Florence. I have to say I have never gone wrong with any of her former cookbooks, so even though I haven't tried any recipes yet, I'm pretty confident I'm going to like what I make. In the meantime, I'm happily eating with my eyes. This is keeping me psyched up to cook and may be my favorite Giada book so far.
April –
It's hard to rate a cookbook at 5 stars when you haven't tried all the recipes, but for purely a reading and visual experience this is a 5-star book. The photographs are beautiful and I bookmarked well over half the recipes to try. And Giada's dresses! It's hard to rate a cookbook at 5 stars when you haven't tried all the recipes, but for purely a reading and visual experience this is a 5-star book. The photographs are beautiful and I bookmarked well over half the recipes to try. And Giada's dresses!
Tracy –
Fabulous cookbook as always. I am a huge fan of this woman’s cooking. Her recipes are delicious and the pictures in the cookbook are stunning.
Jessica –
I've always liked watching Giada's cooking shows on Food Network because she makes everything look so good - even if it's things I don't like to eat, it still looks good! In this cookbook Giada takes us to her native Rome and shares some recipes inspired by that part of Italy. It's designed like a typical cookbook with starters, lunch, snacks, main dishes, dessert, etc. There are definitely a few dishes I'd like to try in this one. Overall, another solid cookbook from Giada De Laurentiis. I've always liked watching Giada's cooking shows on Food Network because she makes everything look so good - even if it's things I don't like to eat, it still looks good! In this cookbook Giada takes us to her native Rome and shares some recipes inspired by that part of Italy. It's designed like a typical cookbook with starters, lunch, snacks, main dishes, dessert, etc. There are definitely a few dishes I'd like to try in this one. Overall, another solid cookbook from Giada De Laurentiis.
Andee –
Beautiful book! Gorgeous photos and a variety of beautiful recipes, easy and more advanced. Giada’s food is always approachable and simplistic, focusing on good ingredients. I’ve always been a big fan of Giada’s and her recipes. She continues to evolve and this book shows those various aspects that she has grown and expanded in.
Elisabeth (Enthralled by the Written Word) –
Enjoyed the photos and can’t wait to try the recipes.
Debbie Tollefson –
A beautiful book, but the recipes are a bit too adventurous for us !!
Evelyn –
This isn't my favorite of Giada's many cookbooks. I know this is more for herself then the American public she is used to cooking for. I won't be making anything from it. This isn't my favorite of Giada's many cookbooks. I know this is more for herself then the American public she is used to cooking for. I won't be making anything from it.
Terry –
Not very many ones I want to try but pretty pictures of some of the recipes. Wish there were pictures of all of the recipes.
Shirley –
Great photos and stories but not a cookbook I would buy as won’t be trying many of the recipes
Kerry –
If you enjoy the recipes on Giada in Italy you will enjoy this book. IMO, better than her 3 previous books and more in line with her original Italian cookbooks. Glad to have Giada back!
Barbara –
Beautiful pictures with delicious recipes. Will try to pin some.
Denise –
Several recipes I want to try. I like how recipes are broken up. My go to section is the weeknight chapter
Margaret Gerberding –
This is one of those cookbooks that makes you want to be in the country it is set in, and cook all the recipes! Lovely pictures, too.
Leah –
So many wonderful recipes in this book.
Marilyn –
All good things come from Giada. I own most of her books, even had her autograph several copies! Her food is comforting and her words refreshing. I always look forward to all her creations.
Onceinabluemoon –
4.5 beautiful photography, fresh clean recipes!
Terry –
Some special ingredients using simple cooking techniques. I’ve like everything that I have cooked so far.
Rachel Heller –
Giada's Italy was okay. Giada's Italy was okay.
Leonore –
Can't wait to try more of these recipes. So good and tasty. Can't wait to try more of these recipes. So good and tasty.
Mindy –
Excellent recipes, beautiful pictures, and lovely stories about her time spent in Italy.
Jennifer Nolan –
Beautiful photos and delicious recipes!
Becca G –
Great recipes as always😋 I particularly enjoyed the marinated salumi sandwich. Beautiful pictures too.
Mary –
Great recipes! I've already made a couple. The ingredients are easy to get and the flavor combos are ones I haven't tried before. Plus the photography is gorgeous. Great recipes! I've already made a couple. The ingredients are easy to get and the flavor combos are ones I haven't tried before. Plus the photography is gorgeous.
Sherri Federici –
Delicious recipes that are not too complicated to follow.
Joanne Cinquemani –
Nice stories to go along with the recipes, great recipes to prepare for your friends and family.
Megan –
I enjoyed this cookbook, lovely pictures of the food and Giada enjoying Italy and her family. The recipes look great, I can't wait to try them. Gives you that inspiring spark. I enjoyed this cookbook, lovely pictures of the food and Giada enjoying Italy and her family. The recipes look great, I can't wait to try them. Gives you that inspiring spark.
Michele –
Not interested in any of the recipes,