num_pages: 240
description: Shes taught us every facet of Italian cookingfrom 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 dont 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 youll also find updated twists on classic trattoria favoritesCalifornia-inflected hearty but not overwhelming and with the perfect balance of healthfulness and terrific flavor. Wouldnt 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 lets not forget dessert. After all whats not to adore about little doughnuts dipped in chocolate sauce?Ranging from soups and snacks to easy entres and elegant dinner-party fare Giadas 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 Giadas Kitchen deliciously demonstrates why Giada De Laurentiis has become Americas best-loved Italian cook.Italy meets California In Giada De Laurentiiss 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. Giadas recipes satisfy both our desire to eat with gusto and to feel good about what we eat.
language: English
title: Giada's Kitchen: New Favorites from Everyday Italian
publisher: Clarkson Potter