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| Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Italian Thanskgiving Overall User Rating:  |
Excellent but Time Consuming
12/27/2005 at 01:23pm
User: Walt from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
I tried this recipe on Christmas. This was absolutely delicous. I read the reviews before making the dish so I cut back on the chestnuts as some recommended. I don't think that the chestnuts were all that obtrusive. I wished I had added the full amount. The Ciabatta Bread at Pannera's didn't look that interesting...kind of pale. I found a much better looking loaf at Kroger's. Also, the pancetta had spoiled (from Friday 'til Sunday...go figure)so I used bacon and it worked out fine. The only thing that I thought was off was the preparation time. It took me a good while to do all of the chopping. I am also on the slow side. That won't stop me from fixing again. But, I'll be sure to allow myself more prep time.
Italian excellence
12/27/2004 at 09:10am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
different and delicious. My family loved it.
Amazingly Delicious
12/24/2007 at 05:29pm
User: Anita from Grafton, OH User Rating:
This recipe is now a staple in our diets! Totally satisfying and yummy!@
DELICIOUS
12/24/2005 at 11:01pm
User: ANDY from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I made this for thanksgiving, what a hit. I decided to make it again for christmas, can't wait!!!!!!!!
Love those chestnuts
12/19/2006 at 01:37am
User: Cynthia from Altenburg, MO User Rating:
This was a great stuffing. My husband and I had a great time roasting the chestnuts and peeling them. My entire family loved this dish.
Delicious
12/19/2005 at 01:32am
User: N from Davis, CA User Rating:
Had it for Thanksgiving, but I don't think I'll wait for a holiday to make it again!
Mmmm Mmmm Good!
12/17/2006 at 06:22pm
User: Jessica from Peoria, AZ User Rating:
I made this for Thanksgiving and OMG was it fabulous. I thought that I would need to double the recipe for more people. DONT DO IT! It such a rich stuffing, a little goes a long way and it yields more than it says. This is a must make again next year.
More Veggies
12/16/2006 at 05:05pm
User: Ilaria from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
I made this for Thanksgiving and used more veggies as I was doubling the recipe and low on ciabatta. It was a crowd favorite.
The BEST stuffing I've ever tasted!
12/16/2004 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was fun to make and sooooo good! Everything went together exactly as the recipe directed. The only thing I think I would change is to use half the amount of chestnuts...unless you really love chestnuts! This was the BEST stuffing I've ever tasted and it is going to become my "traditional" stuffing from now on!
YUM!
12/14/2006 at 02:10pm
User: KAYE from Oxnard, CA User Rating:
This is a really great stuffing recipe. Highly recommend.
excellent.
12/11/2005 at 08:03pm
User: maureen from new milford, CT User Rating:
Everyone loved this stuffing. Will make again and again.
Stuffing Rating
12/09/2005 at 04:58pm
User: Anthony from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
This recipe was almost exactly the way my Italian grandmother used to make stuffing - with just a few (very minor) adjustments I was able to take a step back to my childhood and create the dish that was the HIT of my Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks G!
FANTASTIC!
12/08/2005 at 08:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I religiously watch Giada, and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to do it for our family's Thanksgiving. My mother was skeptic, not being a huge fan of garlic. I must say, it ended up being a huge success! Not to mention, the recipe is incredibly easy, and so much fun to do.
My new Thanksgiving tradition
12/06/2004 at 07:43pm
User: JACKIE from long pond, PA User Rating:
This stuffing was absolutely delicious, everybody loved it! I will be making it every Thanksgiving for years to come!
Great recipe
12/05/2004 at 12:30pm
User: MARIAN from Tifton, GA User Rating:
I made this for Thankgiving and it was a HUGE success. It was the only dish I made that we did not eat for leftovers because there was not any left. It was not hard to prepare, I actually made it early in the morning and refrigerated it until I was ready to bake it.
My best stuffing ever
12/04/2006 at 06:02pm
User: Lori from Wantagh, NY User Rating:
I try every year to make a home-made stuffing, and every year they come out "just okay" Well this was the real deal...I actually got raves and even used the leftovers in the meat loaf Giada makes to put the leftovers in. Thanks Giada...it was spectacular!
Maryann from East Norriton
12/03/2005 at 11:35am
User: Maryann from East Norriton, PA User Rating:
My friend brought this surprise stuffing to our Thanksgiving Dinner this year. It was a delicious accompanyment to the turkey (and the ham). But this dish can stand on its own, too. All by itself it is wonderful. I have just made it for a buffet supper with pork roast. I seasoned the pork with rosemary and garlic, too, so they complimented each other. Heavenly.
Nut Free Stuffing
12/02/2006 at 08:22pm
User: Constance from Jericho, NY User Rating:
I have a nut allergic child in the house so I decided to omit the chestnuts and substitute dried figs, dried dates and cranberries in its place. The stuffing came out delicious! I also doubled the recipe and used a rosemary sour dough bread in addition to the ciabatta bread suggested in the recipe. We served 16 adults and had leftovers. We all enjoyed it and will definitely make it again next year.
Delicious Stuffing, a MUST TRY!
12/02/2005 at 12:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I couldn't find ciabatta bread or pancetta at my grocery (and I dislike having any kind of nuts in my food) so I also removed the chestnuts. I used a 50-50 mixture of whole wheat bread and sourdough and it gave it a nice color and flavor. I also used about 6-8 slices of bacon (cut off large parts of fat) instead of the pancetta. I also only used 1 1/2 onions and added a couple of chopped green onions for look and taste. My family is extremely picky and my husband doesn't care much for stuffing but everyone loved this dish. I had to give out the recipe as well. This is one for the books, everyone should give this stuffing a try, it's worth it!
The hit of my Thanksgiving dinner!
12/01/2006 at 07:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish will now be a regular on Thanksgiving day at our house! It is delicious but still easy to make. The flavor was great. I also made the butternut squash lasagne and the citrus turkey. This was my best thanksgiving dinner ever!
The dish was ok
12/01/2005 at 01:09pm
User: clara from honolulu, HI User Rating:
I bought the Chestnut from Chinatown which only cost $3. The quailty is not bad either. I cooked it for Thanksgiving and I thought it was a bit dry. I should have put more broth than the recipe required.
I love it
12/01/2005 at 08:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good
my new favorite stuffing recipe!
11/30/2005 at 02:26pm
User: Stephanie from Port Clinton, OH User Rating:
I used this stuffing dish for Thanksgiving. It was a big hit; even our teenage granddaughter who doesn't normally like stuffing went back for seconds! I really wouldn't change anything except maybe use a little more chicken broth(I used the minimum 1 cup) but I made it the day before, so it probably absorbed more of the liquid. Bought my ciabatta bread from Panera 2 days before. Used 3 loaves(one of their loaves is about 6 oz). The day before, I cut it into cubes and let it sit out overnight to dry a bit. Alas, there were no roasted chestnuts in a jar to be found in my area, so I did score, roast and peel my own. Definitely use the jarred if you can find them. They were good, but very labor-intensive. Also, I couldn't get any pancetta, so used regular bacon instead. I would absolutely make this stuffing recipe again - great combination of textures and flavors. Also used Giada's recipe for baked mashed potatoes which was excellent.
Easy and Excellent
11/29/2005 at 04:46pm
User: GISI from Silverdale, WA User Rating:
My kids and family loved this Stuffing. Although I did not use Giabatta bread. the Store was out of Giabatta bread, so I picked a rustic Italian instead and it turned out wonderful. The combination of flavors was great. I will make this again throughout the year, not only for Thanksgiving
5-Star Stuffing
11/29/2005 at 01:59pm
User: Catherine from Temecula, CA User Rating:
Tried this wonderful stuffing this Thanksgiving and it was absolutley awesome!!!! Thanks, Giada!
try it!
11/29/2004 at 07:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to cook, but tastes great.
Delicious!
11/28/2006 at 05:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Of the three stuffings at our Thanksgiving dinner this year, this one was definitely the favorite! I was unable to find jarred chestnuts, so I roasted my own and I used turkey broth instead of chicken, but other than that the recipe was followed as-written. Fantastic!
Excellent!
11/28/2005 at 08:34pm
User: John from Chalfont, PA User Rating:
I served this stuffing with my Thanksgiving turkey this year and it was fantastic. The creamy texture of the ciabbata bread and the flavors of the chestnuts and rosemary were so satisfying. My 86 year old mother said it was the best stuffing she ever tasted. And she has celebrated many Thanksgiving holidays!
Yum!
11/28/2005 at 11:48am
User: Amy from louisville, KY User Rating:
I usually don't like stuffing but this was wonderful! I agree with a previous review that you can easily cut the amount of chestnuts in half as they are quite expensive! I also added a bit more garlic and panchetta. What a wonderful side for a lot more than just turkey! This would go very well with pork or beef! A new tradition in my home!
Fantastic
11/28/2004 at 05:54pm
User: STEPHEN from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This was a fantastic receipe and pretty simple and straight forward. Turned out wonderfully! I thought the Ciabatta bread might be hard to find, but Whole Foods and Panera Bread Company both carry it. Easy and delicious!
Fabulous Stuffing
11/27/2007 at 01:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Every Thanksgiving I like to try at least one new recipe to add to the repetoire. I made my old standby cornbread with sausage stuffing (always a hit) AND this new Ciabatta stuffing. Absolutely fabulous! We all loved it. Very tasty... love the chestnuts & pancetta combination... It'll now enter the hallowed halls of my "old standby" favorite holiday recipes.
you've done it again!
11/27/2006 at 09:15am
User: Denisse from Dallas, TX User Rating:
Gia you are so freakishly amazing! this was such a success and everyone loved it! what an amazing combination I would have never known...this was delicious although I was not able to get day old ciabatta but I had to use the freshly baked but still came out perfect!
Tasted GREAT but expensive ingredients
11/27/2005 at 10:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was a big hit at our Thanksgiving table and tasted even better with leftovers. This is probably the best stuffing I've had. My favorite were the chestnuts which were soft, sweet and nutty. The only reason I could not give this 5 stars was the cost and difficulty finding the ingredients (chestnuts and pancetta). This stuffing cost more than my $25 turkey and I had to go to 3 separate stores to find the ingredients.
WOW
11/27/2005 at 07:57pm
User: sandy from New York, NY User Rating:
this is the best stuffing i've ever tried. my "not that into stuffing" mom and relatives could not stop digging into this one... i used chestnuts that came canned in honey, you can find them in asian grocery stores...i also used thick sliced bacon instead of pancetta...WOW!
awesome flavor
11/27/2005 at 12:38pm
User: Jolene from charlotte, NC User Rating:
This recipe was outstanding the pancetta added so much flavor. New favorite stuffing recipe.
Once of the best stuffings I've ever had
11/27/2004 at 10:44am
User: TIMOTHY from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. There was very little leftover. I made some minor changes: left out the rosemary and substituted olive oil for some of the butter. I will be making this again.
YUM!
11/26/2007 at 10:30am
User: Rosemary from Woodbridge, NJ User Rating:
While this stuffing doesnt have ANY of what I consider traditional Thanksgiving tastes (sage, thyme, etc.), it is WONDERFUL. My entire family and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Some of the ingredients are a little pricey ($10 per jar of chestnuts and $12 for pancetta), but it was worth it. I was slightly concerned about what looked like an awful lot of chestnuts being added to the mixture, but I made the recipe exactly as it was written, and I'm glad I did! No tweeking, no additions or subtractions were necessary. I will make this stuffing again and again (but not for Thanksgiving). I kind of missed those traditional tastes on the holiday. Great work Giada!
Our new favorite
11/26/2005 at 11:18am
User: Linda from Coon Rapids, MN User Rating:
We had this for our Thanksgiving dinner. My family and I loved it. I did add only one jar of chestnuts and that was plenty. We will be having it at our Thanksgiving dinners from now on. The flavors were wonderful.
Fantastic
11/26/2005 at 11:12am
User: John from Sarasota, FL User Rating:
One of the best stuffing recipes I have found. The whole family loved it and that includes family members who would never eat stuffing!
Wonderfully delicious!
11/26/2005 at 12:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada-my 13 year old daughter and I watch your show just about everyday and we were looking for something different this Thangsgiving and this recipe was it! WOW! A snap to put together and full of wonderful flavor. You are a joy to watch and you inspire us to cook together. We have so much fun creating your dishes. Thank You.
Chestnuts make this dressing special
11/25/2007 at 08:21pm
User: MEL from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I made this for a Thanksgiving potluck, and it was the first stuffing to go, out of about four. The ingredients are definitely costly and hard to find, but worth it--just don't wait till the last minute to get them! I followed the recipe exactly except that I added a few more chopped fresh herbs (thyme and sage) and quite a bit more chicken stock (maybe another full cup). I don't understand the people who didn't use the chestnuts--that's what makes this recipe! Get them at Whole Foods, World Market, or order them online.
Great
11/25/2007 at 10:55am
User: katherine from grayslake, IL User Rating:
I made this without the chesnuts and really liked it. Easy and delicious
Very good
11/25/2006 at 04:37pm
User: VICKIE from Cornwall, PA User Rating:
Our new favorite for Thanksgiving. So easy and tastes so good. Had to roast our own chestnuts as we couldn't find any in a jar, but it was well worth it.
Don't want to save this for Holiday dinners!
11/25/2006 at 10:09am
User: GC from Telford, PA User Rating:
Fantastic recipe...everyone at dinner loved it! There wasn't but one serving remaining for leftovers!
Great at Thanksgiving and fun to make
11/25/2005 at 10:02pm
User: Erika from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
I just prepared this for my family Thanksgiving. It was a new idea to do an italian inspired stuffing, since my family usually does it differently, but everyone at the table was very excited about the innovation. My husband said it was the best stuffing he ever tasted. That says a lot! The pancetta was so nice but if you want to do it vegetarian it's still fantastic. The chesnuts also made it such a tasty, comforting food. Loved it!
The Best Stuffing
11/25/2005 at 07:46pm
User: Pam from Weslaco, TX User Rating:
This stuffing has now become a tradition in our family.
Rave Reviews
11/25/2005 at 10:55am
User: KATE from minneapolis, MN User Rating:
I had planned on another stuffing recipe for thanksgiving this year, but when I watched Giada make this I new I had to try it! This was recipe was fantastic!! It was moist, flavorful and all the ingredients married beautifully. All my guests raved and ranted saying this was the best stuffing they had ever had. I'll definitely make this again.
Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta
11/25/2005 at 08:54am
User: Andrea from Vero Beach, FL User Rating:
A new stuffing for us - dish was beautiful with colors of veggies, browned pancetta. Some liked the meat, others not. There was plenty and I liked it enough to have the leftovers for breakfast. Expensive but worth it
First time to make this!
11/25/2005 at 12:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this tonight and it was a hit. I also made Paula's Southern Cornbread stuffing and no one liked the cornbread stuffing but devoured the Ciabatta/Chestnuts stuffing! They all loved it. Thank God I made this stuffing as well! I only put in one carrot and a little more stock and less Chestnuts. Great!
Oyssters added
11/25/2004 at 02:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added oysters and omitted the meat. It was deliscious.
Delicious!
11/24/2007 at 09:36pm
User: Kara from Blissfield, MI User Rating:
This stuffing is fantastic. It tastes like cheese, bacon and delicious. From now on, even if I'm not making this recipe, I'm using ciabatta bread, it's delicious!
Sounded better then it tasted
11/24/2007 at 02:27pm
User: Shannon from somers point, NJ User Rating:
This was just ok for me. It sounded very special but did not taste that different then any other stuffing. The turkey that went with this recipe was to die for though!
exceptional
11/24/2007 at 12:33pm
User: Jacki from Gulfport, MS User Rating:
I am rarely disappointed in Giada's recipes and this one is no exception. I varied from her recipe in 2 ways. I used bacon instead of pancetta and I used more chicken broth than what she called for. The outcome was a GREAT tasting stuffing which my whole family raved about. Definitely a winner! TY Giada
the best stuffing i ever had
11/24/2005 at 06:33pm
User: Jesse from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
not only the best stuffing i ever had but everyone else that eat it too they also loved it. and im not a good cooker. but i didnt use the nuts. dont like nuts
Great Stuffing!
11/23/2006 at 04:31pm
User: christine from West Bridgewater, MA User Rating:
I made this stuffing for thanksgiving and everyone loved it. I left out the chestnuts because they weren't available at my local grocery store. I read reviews about the stuffing being a bit dry so instead of cooking it a dish I stuffed my turkey with it. The stuffing came out awsome, nice and moist!
Tastes Like More!
11/23/2006 at 11:53am
User: Linda from Oakland, CA User Rating:
Truly a great stuffing recipe. Simple to make and really delicious. It was so good, the 'taste testers' in the house wanted to eat it before we could serve it.
Quite tasty!
11/23/2005 at 08:26am
User: Kristen from Bristow, VA User Rating:
This was a very tasty dressing and quite easy to make. Definitely makes me want to make dressing for more than just Thanksgiving
Not a review
11/23/2004 at 08:35pm
User: TESHA from Metairie, LA User Rating:
Anyone looking for ciabatta bread , the Whole Foods Market makes it daily along with many other types of breads.
Beautiful result
11/22/2007 at 09:31pm
User: Katherine from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
I loved the idea of adding pancetta to dressing. We fry our turkeys, leaving us sans drippings for flavoring the dressing. The pancetta worked great. The one major change that I made was that I used cornbread instead of ciabatta because there are some things a Southern girl just can't do & non-cornbread dressing is on that list. I also couldn't find jarred chestnuts & had to used canned ones packed in water. The end result was a colorful & flavorful dressing which may become a family tradition.
Best stuffing
11/22/2006 at 06:42pm
User: Roland from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I made this year before last, making it again this year. It was super easy to make, absolutely beautiful layers of flavors throughout. Everybody loved it.
Everyone loved it!
11/22/2005 at 10:23pm
User: ELAINE from merced, CA User Rating:
Tired of the same old sage dressing, I ventured to try this one. Oh, my it is so good! I didn't want to spend the money on the chestnuts, so I skipped them and I was unable to locate ciabatta bread, so I substituted a round loaf of sourdough. Other than those changes, I made the recipe as listed. This is definately a keeper recipe!
ciabatta bread
11/22/2004 at 08:10pm
User: TONI from winter garden, FL User Rating:
Rose, I understand that Panera Bread restaurant and bakery makes ciabatta bread. Otherwise, check with a local bakery.
re: Chestnuts
11/22/2004 at 02:48pm
User: DONNA from Castro Valley, CA User Rating:
Not a review to this recipe but to answer a viewer question -- To Anonymous: please type in "chestnut" in the "Topic" finder. This will explain to you the difference between chestnuts (grown on trees) and water chestnuts (grown in water). They are totally different and not interchangeable. Canned/jar chestnuts are available at specialty cooking stores, and during the holidays. Water chestnuts are usually found in the Asian cooking section of most markets.
YUM!
11/22/2004 at 11:22am
User: CHRISTINA from Ferndale, MI User Rating:
We watched this recipe being made and had it for dinner that night. The jarred chestnuts do taste like sweet potatoes and offer a wonderful texture. Very tasty!
Great Dish
11/21/2006 at 07:41pm
User: Monica from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
It was easy to make and very delicious! I'll definitely make this side dish again.
Very Tasty! So Easy to Prepare!
11/21/2006 at 06:43pm
User: Lisa from Commack, NY User Rating:
I saw Giada make this on TV and decided to make it for Thanksgiving instead of our usual family recipe. I of course, gave it a trial run making it before the holiday. My husband and I loved it. It is very easy to prepare, didn't take long and was very flavorful. I love all of Giada's recipes, but this one is truly outstanding.
To Die for, Mamma mia!
11/21/2006 at 09:26am
User: Rosmerryn from Dallas, TX User Rating:
Spectacular! Easy, but not inexpensive, to make. Major ego reward for me when my New York Italian Boss voted it "Best of Show" for the Potluck Holiday luncheon today. THANK YOU!!
DELICIOUS!!!!!
11/21/2005 at 02:18pm
User: Lia from N Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
The only reason I will not give it 5 stars is because of the $$$$ you have to shell out for ingredients (and these are just the "main" ingredients): Ciabatta bread $3.50 Whole chestnuts $10.00 Pancetta $10.99/lb Holy mackeral! It is, however, a delicious stuffing and one that I will use every thanksgiving but be warned about the sticker shock you will get at the grocery store!
ciabatta
11/21/2004 at 12:52pm
User: ROSE from Palm Harbor, FL User Rating:
Can anyone tell me what ciabatta bread is and where do I get it?
Yummy!!!!
11/20/2006 at 07:21pm
User: Rebecca from Winter Park, FL User Rating:
The suttle nutty flavor of the chestnuts compliments the saltiness of the pancetta(yummm!!) Although Ciabatta keeps its shape well I used other types and it turned out just as good! Great and Easy!!
Seriously...
11/20/2005 at 06:20pm
User: Violet from Clifton, VA User Rating:
I was looking for a good recipe for stuffing this Thanksgiving, and I found it. Besides being really fun, it was easy too. I even used bacon instead of pancetta and sourdough and wheat instead of ciabatta bread, and omitted the rosemary, and it turned out great! You really have to do a lot to ruin this recipe. I will make it again.
ALL recipes on this episode, yummm
11/20/2005 at 01:45pm
User: K from Turney, MO User Rating:
I don't have to do TD cooking at my home, thank God, but I am doing Christmas dinner. I don't want all the traditional items my family usually eats at Christmas, so I thought (since I love Italian food along with 3 of my children) I would do an Italina Christmas dinner to mix it up. Every recipe on this episode is EXCELLENT!!! The flavors are so Italian and wonderful, I expect to use these recipes throughout the year with variations. DEFINATELY worth the effort/try people.
question about servings
11/19/2006 at 03:25pm
User: stephanie from tacoma, WA User Rating:
Hi, I'm going to try this recipe for Thanksgiving but I did not see the show. Did Giada mention what to do for stuffing a turkey with this recipe? Should I double the recipe to stuff a 20lb turkey? Thanks!
An Italian Favorite
11/19/2006 at 01:50pm
User: Teri from Fletcher, NC User Rating:
I made this dish last Thanksgiving and got a lot of raves!!! Not a morsel was left, and requests for more filled the room. It will be a tradition in my Italian-Irish family from this point on. I plan on making a triple batch this year.
Italian Heaven
11/19/2005 at 09:53pm
User: MINERVA from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I made this to add an Italian flavor to my Thanksgiving meal. My best friend is from Rome and she always feel a bit displaced with this holiday. I like adding Italian touches to our holiday meals to include her cuisine in our celebration. She loved the stuffing. I also added a bit of prosciutto to the stuffing and it added a great flavor. If you live in Southern California you can purchase fresh baked ciabatta at Trader Joe's.
Chesnut stuffing
11/19/2004 at 11:50am
User: NIKOLE from Fort Dix, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was wonderful, I wanted to try it before the holidays' and it would be terrific with anything, turkey, pork, prime rib, chicken, it's really great! To answer the posted question, yes chesnuts are typically found in a jar, and they are already peeled and ready to eat, you can also buy fresh but that's so time consuming. Ask at the store if you can't locate them. They will usually put them where the holiday stuff is displayed, or in the specialty food isle!
fantastic
11/18/2007 at 03:18pm
User: rosary from stafford, VI User Rating:
I'm Sicilian and remember the holidays with my grandparents very well, those memories are always with me. I have tried this recipe last night after seeing it on your yesterday 17/Nov/2007. My son thought I was crazy when I wanted to go to the store to purchase items I didn't have in my pantry. We all loved the stuffing and I will be making it to bring to my sisters on Thanksgiving Day. I'm also going to make the turkey and squash lasagna to see if they like it. I know I will because, I love to cook and try new things. I have been an avid TV fan of "Everyday Italian." I send my thanks and holiday wishes to all of you on the Food Network. PS My other all time show is Malto Mario, to which I love his recipes and his is a sweet nice crazy cook. He reminds me of my father. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Love to all Sincerely, Rosary Tantillo-Edwards New York City r_t_edwards@yahoo.com
Delicous
11/18/2007 at 08:13am
User: domenic from macomb, MI User Rating:
Made this last year was easy and best stuffing I ever eaten. It has become our only stuffing recipe
Better than Grandma's
11/18/2006 at 12:29pm
User: Cindy from Omaha, NE User Rating:
I decided to try this recipe last Thanksgiving and we loved it! It has replaced Grandma's stuffing recipe and is now a tradition in our house. I had cravings for it all year but finding roasted chestnuts in July turned out to be nearly impossible. World Market carries them during the holiday season only. We froze small portions of the stuffing with a little gravy on top and enjoyed it for months. It tasted exactly the same as it did before it was frozen and it only took 5 minutes to thaw & heat up in the microwave.
Love it but...
11/17/2007 at 09:30pm
User: Ligia from Pinole, CA User Rating:
ok, ok. Where do you get jarred, frozen, or vacuum-packed chestnuts??? I'm tired of threatening my fingers with a sharp knife.
Wonderful
11/17/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great variation of a Thanksgiving staple. Still adheres to a traditional stuffing but different enough to please those looking for a new way to prepare it Myhusband and I are self-proclaimed purists when it comes to Thanksgiving dishes and this satisfies both our desire for traditional Thanksgiving flavors and our inclination for gourmet tastes. This is our new go-to stuffing recipe!
our new thanksgiving dressing
11/17/2006 at 10:15pm
User: marie from owens cross roads, AL User Rating:
I made this and our regular traditional thanksgiving dressing last year. This was the favorite!! of all 12 of us! Marie Hill
Ciabatta Stuffing With Chestnuts & Pancetta
11/17/2004 at 10:24pm
User: CARROL from hammond, IN User Rating:
Lots of flavor evey good combination of ingrediance
Canned chestnuts?
11/17/2004 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I also would like to try this recipe. Does she mean water chestnuts? Or can you actually buy chestnuts in a can?
Fantastic!
11/16/2006 at 08:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We omitted the chestnuts due to allergies. My teenage sons RAVED over the flavors! I have recommended this recipe to some very "foodie" friends who also loved it!
The New Holiday Favorite
11/16/2005 at 06:55pm
User: VICTORIA from Sonoma, CA User Rating:
Last Thanksgiving I caught and episode of Every Day Italian and boy was I in the right place at the right time! When I saw the Cibatta stuffing I thought it look like a great spin on a holiday classic. I made it for my family and now we are all hooked!! Even my father who is a huge fan of stuffing baked in the turkey is asking for it again this year. It was so easy to make. Not only was it incredibly yummy, it was moist. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe that will definitly be handed down thru the family for years to come!!!
awesome stuffing
11/15/2007 at 11:41pm
User: Julie from Wilson, WI User Rating:
This is a wonderfull recipe for stuffing.I will make this again for Thanksgiving this year.Thank You Giada!
Excellent!
11/15/2006 at 09:21pm
User: Judith from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
I first made this stuffing for Thanksgiving 2005. I am making this again this year as it was a hit. I left out the Chestnuts as this is not a favorite in our home and added more broth. It is wonderful, just perfect!
Very impressive stuffing
11/15/2006 at 08:13pm
User: Adrianne from houston, TX User Rating:
This was kinda expensive to make but will say it is well worth the money. The stuffing is like none other that you have ever had before. It has us anxious for the next time we could make it!!
fabulous stuffing!
11/14/2007 at 09:58pm
User: nancy from coconut creek, FL User Rating:
I made it last thanksgiving (2006) along with Giada's turkey recipe, and butternut squash lasagna. It was all a big hit with my 11 guests, they all said it was the BEST thanksgiving dinner they ever had and voted on me having thanksgiving dinner at my place from now on. well, i'm repeating everything again this year for 16 people! it was all very easy to prepare and tasted delicious!
Ciabatta Stuffing
11/14/2005 at 07:59pm
User: Chris from Savannah, GA User Rating:
My family loved the recipe but they were not fond of the carrots in the stuffing. What can I substitue in place of the them??
amazing
11/13/2007 at 10:21pm
User: Kara from San Marino, CA User Rating:
most popular dish at a company thanksgiving potluck
Teen-Friendly!
11/13/2007 at 12:20pm
User: Susie from Whittier, CA User Rating:
I love to make Giada's aunt Raffy's stuffing every year, but my son finds is a little too sweet, so I decided to try this one since I always have plenty of chestnuts left over. He loved it! He wants me to make it every year for him now. And don't worry if you can't find (or afford) pancetta. Bacon works just fine, but try to get the center cut. It has less fat and more flavor.
Ciabatta Stuffing
11/13/2004 at 12:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have not prepared the recipe but the description tells me it is something I want to try this Thanksviving. I have been looking for something different.
Excellent stuffing
11/11/2006 at 09:55pm
User: Karen from west hartford, CT User Rating:
I made this stuffing as a practice dish to be sure that it would be good for Thanksgiving and it was fantastic. I have never had such a tasty bread stuffing to pair with turket. The flavors all work well together and I will be making it again and again!
Best Ever !
11/11/2006 at 04:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is fast and easy to prepare. YOU will get nothing but WOW'S I am now requested to make this every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I thought I had lost the recipe Thank goodness I found it again !! My biggest challenge was getting the bread since my market stopped baking it. WONDERFUL !!!
repeating this year
11/10/2007 at 10:14pm
User: Tami from Wahpeton, ND User Rating:
I used this recipe last year and my family loved it, even my kids. I plan on using again this year - so glad it is still here.
amazing
11/09/2006 at 11:13pm
User: Roxanna from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This recipe is amazingly delicious. Last year all my dinner guests could not get enough of this stuffing. This year my brother-in-law specially requested I make it again. Thank you for providing me with such a wonderful recipe and starting a new tradition in my family.
This was SO EASY
11/09/2006 at 01:36pm
User: Melissa from New Albany, IN User Rating:
I know it has a lot of ingredients and steps but this has become our Thanksgiving stuffing for 2 years now. This is so much better than homemade and grandma's recipes.
My Signature Thanksgiving Stuffing
11/08/2006 at 03:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this last year & will make it every year as my signature dish. Excellent!
Best stuffing
11/06/2005 at 04:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the most the best new recepie for stuffing in a long time.
Fabulous
10/29/2006 at 11:48am
User: Kizra from Thornton, CO User Rating:
Giada, I love this recipe! My husband was leary at first but once I made it he asks for it each year. My family has also enjoyed the recipe. It is easy to make just lots of ingredients. Totally worth it!
The Best
10/27/2007 at 09:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I actually made this last year for Thanksgiving and my husband has asked me to PLEASE make it again this year... and he loves the stuffing from the box!! This will be a tradition in our house!
Awesome!
10/27/2006 at 10:47am
User: Morgan from Ellicott City, MD User Rating:
Way to go Giada! Made this for a company party and it was a total hit! The picky eaters were asking for the recipe.
The Recipe is amazing
10/17/2006 at 01:04pm
User: celeste from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
My bf and I made this for Thanksgiving 2005, and it was a huge hit. I don't usually like stuffing, but I scarfed this down!
Good
09/25/2005 at 12:24am
User: SYLVIA from CARLSBAD, CA User Rating:
This was a good dish, not a 10 in my book. I found chestnuts at Wholefoods Market. They were a little pricey.
The best stuffing ever
08/26/2005 at 01:43am
User: JENNIER from white plains, NY User Rating:
Absolutely wonderful. My guests talked about it long after the holidays. This will be my traditional stuffing from now on.
Excellent stuffing
08/12/2007 at 07:10pm
User: DENISE from Coconut Grove, FL User Rating:
I have served this stuffing for the last 2 years for Thanksgiving and all of our family and friends rave about it...it's delicious!
Salty, Complicated, and Impractical: Giada's Usual
08/09/2007 at 11:35pm
User: Kristen from Coram, NY User Rating:
I made this recipe for Christmas and what a mistake that was. The ingredients were expensive ($20 for a jar of cooked chestnuts!) and some difficult to find. The preparation was much longer than indicated in the recipe, and the multitude of ingredients provided overkill in the flavor department. It was way too salty and the majority of this $75+ dish went to waste. I have since tried another Giada recipe and was, yet again disappointed. Tip: Don't try the Rigatoni with Almonds, Breadcrumbs, and Peppers- you will have stomach pains from all of the oil-soaked breadcrumbs.
Excellent Stuffing
07/29/2005 at 03:20pm
User: Robert from Orange Park, FL User Rating:
I've made this dish 2 times and everyone loves it. Some ingredients are a little hard to find where I am, but believe it or not, the same store had the Ciabatta and Pancetta. I found those items at a high end "Publix" and the chestnuts at a "World Market". Otherwise the directions were easy and the results were awesome.
BEST STUFFING I EVER TASTED!.
07/20/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Ines from Hicksville, NY User Rating:
BEST STUFFING I EVER TASTED!. I love everything Guiada and this one was just as expected! I had no clue how to cook, then while on maternity leave last summer I started watching the food network and trying some things. I became the envy of my fiends and although I do have some Emeril, Rachael & Paula dishes.... Guiada is the one that made me me a good cook. Thank you!
Best stuffing ever
05/29/2006 at 11:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I absolutely LOVED this and so did everyone at my Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks!
Great for anytime
05/24/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tons of flavor
new and improved stuffing
05/23/2005 at 11:10pm
User: BARBARA from brooklyn, NY User Rating:
out of this world.
Homemade stuffing rocks!
05/17/2005 at 06:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cut this recipe in half because I was just cooking for myself and one other person, and it was the perfect amount, with tons of leftovers! It felt so good to have homemade stuffing, and the ciabatta bread really makes this recipe!! This was so flavorful and tasty, yet still tasted just so clean and healthy.
Fantastic!
05/05/2006 at 04:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this dish last Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Thanks, Giada, for another great recipe.
excellent
04/23/2007 at 02:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Ll of the flavors work beautifully together.
Special
04/09/2006 at 10:19pm
User: Karen from Woodstock, IL User Rating:
It is delicious and not difficult - just takes attention!
Loved it!
02/25/2007 at 12:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great alternative to traditional chestnut stuffing. My boyfriend loved the pancetta.
Excellent
02/19/2006 at 03:28am
User: Mary from Paradise Valley, AZ User Rating:
I was ill during the holidays and unable to try this recipe. I finally tried it last night and it is great. I wasn't able to find chestnuts so I added pine nuts and they worked fine. My prep time was much longer than 20 minutes. I will do this again.
Wow your family!!
02/13/2006 at 02:22pm
User: Laura from West Orange, NJ User Rating:
Made this for Thanksgiving AND Christmas. The flavor is incredible and the recipe is super easy! (Note: At Christmas - in Salem, OR - I couldn't find pancetta at ANY store so I tried substituting slab bacon instead. It didn't go terribly well. My advice would be to use pancetta or not make the recipe at all!)
Still a Great Dish...
02/02/2006 at 11:51am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This wasn't one of my favorite dishes that Giada made, but it was still one of my family's favorite. It was a little drier than I would have liked, and instead of pancetta (the store ran out) I used spicy turkey sausage, and my family LOVED it.
The best most flavorful stuffing ever
01/25/2007 at 09:13pm
User: Katie from Issaquah, WA User Rating:
We have made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner for 2 years now! It is loved by everyone! Even the stuffing haters!
Great Flavor
01/23/2007 at 09:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The pancetta gives this entire dish a wonderful, rich, flavor. This is my favorite stuffing recipe! I omitted the chestnuts and it was still delicious. I found the inside a little too wet for my liking, so I popped it back into the oven for another five minutes at 300 degrees, and it was great!
Excellent!
01/19/2006 at 03:37pm
User: CHERE from Yucaipa, CA User Rating:
My mom thought I was crazy for trying to make my own stuffing for Thanksgiving. Everyone looked at it like it was an alien or something because it didn't look like the bowl of mushy stuff they were used to. Then they tried it and everyone absolutely loved it. I will now be making this every Thanksgiving from now on! It was really easy too.
First time hit!!!
01/18/2007 at 07:23pm
User: Misty from Marmaduke, AR User Rating:
This year was the first that my husband, son, and me were out of town and unable to be home for Christmas Eve. So knowing that my husband loves stuffing and I hate it, I wanted to find something different to fix. I saw this episode and thought it looked wonderful, but wasn't sure my husband would go for something that different and plus it had veggies in it and he will not eat veggies. So I made it and he loved it!! I cut the recipe in half since it was just us three...and it still made quite a bit. My husband not only went back for seconds, he woke up at 2 am and had more!! Thank you, Giada for this recipe.
Amazing
01/13/2006 at 10:31pm
User: josette from chicago, IL User Rating:
I don't like traditional stuffing, but when I saw it on TV- I had to try it for Thanksgiving. My husband LOVED it, he asked me to make it again for Christmas. What a hit.
Our new favorite stuffing
01/07/2007 at 04:14pm
User: BRIAN from Boise, ID User Rating:
This is by far the best stuffing I have ever tasted! It's also very easy to make. I made some modifications the second time around due to the fact that some ingredients either don't exist or are extremely expensive in this part of the country (fresh OR canned chestnuts, bulk pancetta). And I found exactly ONE loaf of ciabatta bread in town at Thanksgiving! I used high quality peppered bacon and omitted the nuts and it turned out great. I also use an entire can of chicken stock per loaf of bread. Just make sure to bake until the top is really brown and crispy. My family can't get enough of this stuffing.
So Good
01/06/2008 at 06:25pm
User: teresa from san luis obispo, CA User Rating:
I'm not a 'make everything from scratch' Thanksgiving cook, but found myself with some old loaves of bread on Thanksgiving and decidied to try it. Probably the best stuffing i've ever made. We didn't have chestnuts so I added a few pecans. I also needed the pancetta for my string bean recipe so i used sausage similiar to her other stuffing recipe. Can't wait to use chestnuts next year.
Best ever stuffing
01/06/2005 at 11:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Every year i try a new stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving. This one is a winner! I can't wait to use it in a Crown roast of Pork.