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Tomato Vegetable Casserole
Giada proves that casseroles aren’t just for cold winter nights by layering summer's best ripe tomatoes and tender zucchini. For welcome crunch, she top the dish with a blanket of cheesy breadcrumbs.
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Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs
Featuring pasta with a fresh tomato sauce as well as moist meatballs and gooey mozzarella cheese, this comforting dish is an all-in-one dinner.
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Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce
A rich and buttery red wine-garlic sauce is just what's needed to dress up Giada's succulent grilled beef.
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Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce
The addition of creamy marscarpone and tangy Dijon adds both texture and new layers of flavor to this classic chicken-mushroom dish.
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo
True to the tradition of fra diavolo recipes, Giada's quick-fix shrimp boasts a punch of heat, thanks to a whole teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
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Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Who says pesto must be green? Giada indeed puts basil, a classic pesto ingredient, to work in her 5-star recipe, but she adds chewy sun-dried tomatoes for next-level taste.
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Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs
Chewy like barely with a slightly nutty flavor, farro is an Italian grain that pairs well a myriad of flavors. Here Giada tosses it with fresh fixings like tomatoes, sweet onions and fragrant herbs for a simple salad.
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Hazelnut Crunch: Noci Croccante
Giada's top-rated brittle starts with a homemade caramel that's richly decadent and sweet.
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Polenta Squares with Mushroom Ragu
These bite-size appetizers are ideal for a party, and thanks to quick-cooking polenta, they can be ready in a hurry.
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Farfalle with Broccoli
Giada tosses pasta and vibrant broccoli with a simple yet bold sauce of garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes.
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Chicken Piccata
Lemon and capers make a tangy topping for this classic Italian dish. Giada's version is quick and simple great for a weeknight meal.
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Roman-Style Chicken
Giada's saucy, flavorful chicken is perfect for entertaining, since you can cook it ahead and then just heat it up when it's time to serve.
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Chicken Cacciatore
This rustic Italian dish, Chicken Cacciatore, means chicken cooked "hunter-style." Giada uses bone-in, skin-on chicken cooked with a bell pepper and tomato sauce.
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Chicken Parmesan
Since she skips the laborious breading stage, Giada's rendition of the Italian-American classic is easier to make. Instead, she adds flavor from loads of fresh herbs.
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Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina
Pastina means "little pasta," so you can use any small-shaped pasta for this dish. When baked with chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella, it becomes a cheesy indulgence the ultimate Italian comfort food.
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Chia Seed Pudding
If you've never before worked with chia seeds, consider them tiny, power-packed superfoods. In her recipe from Food Network Magazine, Giada soaks chia seeds overnight in maple syrup-laced almond milk, turning the milk into a thick puddinglike dish. When you wake up, just mix in almonds for heft and texture, and finish with berries for a healthy, simple breakfast.
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Macaroni and Cheese
Giada's Venetian-style mac and cheese is one of her favorites. Fontina and mozzarella cheese add creaminess while Parmesan adds a kick of flavor.
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Espresso Caramel Bars
It's all about layering flavors in Giada's top-rated treat. She starts with a buttery graham cracker crust, then adds a blanket of gooey caramel and a topping of espresso powder-spiked chocolate for a rich finish. To balance the sweetness of her dessert, she sprinkles the chocolate with smoked sea salt for next-level taste and texture.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Hearty and comforting, Giada's tried-and-true casserole boasts a five-star rating and nearly 1,200 user reviews. She guarantees layer upon layer of flavor by making a garlic-laced mushroom-onion sauce, plus a buttery cream sauce, both of which she mixes with tender shredded chicken and pasta. For welcome texture, Giada blankets the casserole with a cheese-and-breadcrumb mixture, which turns golden brown in the oven.
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Classic Italian Lasagna
Giada combines two sauces — bechamel and tomato sauce — to guarantee both richness and brightness in her crowd-pleasing lasagna. She layers the sauce with sheets of pasta, spinach and a duo of cheeses — a creamy ricotta mixture and gooey mozzarella — for next-level taste and texture.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
This classic appetizer is a sure crowd-pleaser for any get-together. Giada adds a little chopped parsley and mint to the filling for fresh flavor.
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Lasagna Rolls
Giada fills these Lasagna Rolls with a mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach and prosciutto. They get topped with sauce and cheese, then bake up into individual portions.
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Salmon Baked in Foil
For an easy, healthy meal, Giada makes foil packets of salmon fillets topped with a fresh tomato salsa. As the packets cook, the salsa melts down into a succulent sauce.
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Pasta Primavera
Giada roasts all her vegetables before mixing them with pasta for a springtime dinner bursting with color.
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Marinara Sauce
Having a go-to marinara sauce in your collection is vital. If you're still in need, Giada's version comes together the classic way, brimming with tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs.
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White Bean and Chicken Chili
Giada's easy, hearty chili is filled with chicken, white beans and lots of veggies.
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Tiramisu
Whipped egg yolks and mascarpone cheese make a creamy, decadent filling for this classic Italian dessert.
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Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops
Giada adds a layer of Parmesan cheese when breading these pan-fried pork chops, making them extra crispy and flavorful.
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
These tender cookies get a double dose of lemon, both in the cookie batter and in the tart glaze.
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Mini Turkey Meatballs
Giada dresses up mild turkey meat with onion, garlic, parsley and cheese to make rich, moist meatballs.
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Salmon with Lemon, Capers and Rosemary
These salmon fillets are wrapped in foil packets with a flavorful sauce, then cooked on the grill.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Giada's version of this Italian restaurant classic is creamy and decadent, made with cream, butter and Parmesan cheese.
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Chicken Carbonara
Carbonara is the ultimate Roman pasta dish, mixing spaghetti with crispy pancetta and a creamy egg sauce. Giada adds a few extra touches, with chicken, fresh herbs and crunchy walnuts.
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Osso Buco
This classic Italian dish braises slowly over low heat, until the meat is tender and succulent.
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Grilled Vegetables
Giada looks for the best produce and an assortment of colors for this vegetable side dish. Grilling gives the vegetables great flavor, and a simple herb vinaigrette finishes them off.
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Chicken Saltimbocca
Thinly pounded chicken cutlets get layered with prosciutto, spinach and Parmesan before being rolled up and secured with toothpicks. These make an elegant and flavorful main course.
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Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
This vegetarian baked pasta dish is bursting with color and flavor. Giada adds fontina, smoked mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to add creaminess.
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Herbed Quinoa
This is a light and flavorful side dish. Healthy quinoa is dressed with lots of lemon juice mixed with chopped fresh basil, parsley and thyme.
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Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde
Giada pairs fresh grilled salmon with a zesty salsa of lemons, oranges, parsley, mint, scallions and capers.
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Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Giada gives chicken tenders an Italian spin by using Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese as the breading. Then she mixes up a balsamic vinaigrette for the dipping sauce.
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Grilled Lamb Chops
These lamb chops are easy and delicious, perfect for any get-together. Giada marinates the chops in a fresh herb mixture before quickly grilling them to perfection.
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Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Giada's version of this hearty Italian street food mixes sweet Italian turkey sausage with peppers and onions cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce.
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Limoncello
This lemon liquor is traditionally sipped after a meal in Italy, but it can also be used in lots of drinks as well. It's easy to make and great to give as a gift.
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Mini Frittatas
These cute frittatas are baked in mini muffin tins. They make a quick and easy two-bite breakfast.
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Fried Zucchini
Zucchini strips get breaded with a panko and Parmesan cheese mixture before they're fried until crisp for the ultimate Italian appetizer.
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Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Vinaigrette
The secret to this amazing chicken is a flavorful marinade of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and garlic.
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Braciole
This is a rich, tender main course, great for a holiday dinner or any day of the year.
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Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil
By using frozen shrimp, you can whip up this dish in no time. It's bursting with lemon favor, from both lemon juice and zest, and an infused lemon oil.
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Raspberry Cream Cupcakes
Giada starts with a boxed white cake mix to cut down on the prep time for these cupcakes, which are filled with a fresh raspberry whipped cream.
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Fried Ravioli
Giada uses buttermilk to dredge her ravioli since it's thick and delicious. Italian-style breadcrumbs are already seasoned, so the crust on the fried ravioli will be delicious.
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Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola
A nice sizzle in your pan will create the wonderful brown crunchy crust on the outside of your pork chops.
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Espresso Brownies
Coffee and dessert come together in these bite-size treats. Save time by starting with boxed cake mix.
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Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries
Giada macerated strawberries by adding sugar to sliced strawberries to create a bit of juice. The pound cake will absorb the juices, resulting in a nice and moist dessert.
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Italian Wedding Soup
Homemade beef and pork meatballs fill this warming soup that gets great green color from curly endive or escarole.
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
Turn a traditional Thanksgiving vegetable, baked squash, into an Italian-inspired lasagna with creamy bechamel sauce.
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Banana Muffins with Mascarpone Cream Frosting
Giada tops banana muffins with a cream cheese and mascarpone cheese frosting. Drizzle the frosted muffins with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
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Pork Chops Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
In just 35 minutes you'll have Giada's Italian-inspired pork chops, stuffed with a hearty mix of spinach, sundried tomatoes and cheeses, on the dinner table.
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