Parmesan, Basil and Lemon Wafers (Frico)

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These are wonderful! However, here are 6 hints that may be useful: 1 Use only Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The fewer ingredients, the better the ingredients must be. 2 I buy a block of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and grate it FINE in a food processor. You wind up saving a lot of money, especially if you buy it at Cost Co. 3 I use RELEASE foil on my baking sheet, it NEVER sticks! 4 I CHOP the basil, or add freshly chopped parsley. Shredding leaves the basil too large. 5 Sometimes I add one or two thin slices of Prosciutto to this recipe, very finely chopped, and with only 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. If I do not use the Prosciutto, I will add a pinch of cayenne. 6 IMPORTANT, make sure you pat these down pretty flat before baking, or the middle won't be crispy, and I bake them a little longer so they are golden and crispy You can add your own personal touch to these and they will most likely still be wonderful. Once again, thanks Giada!

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I totally agree with the last comment that no one is required to watch this show or any other for that matter. Giada's recipes are fabulous. I am considered a great cook and I prefer simple, fresh ingredients with simple, excellent preparation. Giada's recipes fit the bill for excellent flavor, straightforward prep, and quality. Perhaps is the negative commentator from Melbourne wants heavier heartier meals, she should watch Paula. Her cooking is homey, full of calories and might be more up her alley. Keep doing what you're doing Giada. Your parmesan basil lemon wafers were really good. I like mixing them with prosciutto crisps and crumbling them both over risotto. Wait, I think that was your idea! Thanks.

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Everyone loved them Giada's recipes are great and delicious. She is my favorite on the Food Network.

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And we found them quite yummy. Very easy too and easy to adapt with other grating cheeses.

To the writer who says she will never watch Giada, why are you posting here then? You don't have to watch her, nor do you have to put such a negative post when you didn't even make the recipe. As far as the vinaigrette is concerned, some people come to Food Network as cooking beginners and appreciate a basic recipe of that sort. I learned to cook by watching these shows and if they didn't show the basics, I would have never learned.

Seems there are so many negative posts on FN lately' it is disheartening. Being negative after making a specific recipe is one thing -- we all learn a lot that way. But just gratuitous nastiness seems unwarranted for a cooking show.

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I made these for a party; they were fast and easy. We had to make about 5 batches because whenever they came out of the oven, as soon as they cooled off, we ate them!

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Loved it! Just followed the recipe exactly - so easy!

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I made these as an appetizer for a party & they were gone in seconds! I recommend double or tripling the recipe. Great for summer.

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Yummy and easy, I even through a little leftover tuna i had and wow Great
My kids even loved it.

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These wafers were delicious. I made one batch and me, my husband and 2 year old daughter ate them all. I will be making these for a surprise party this weekend and will make a day ahead and triple the recipe. I used store brand shredded parmesean cheese and they turned out just fine. They were not too salty at all. I didn't use enough lemon zest, though, so I bought a zester and will do it correctly this time. You must pat them down because if you don't the middle ends up not getting cooked.

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As much as I hate to say anything about Giada, b/c I think she, and her cooking, are terrific, I must say - I was disappointed...and I will say I did buy the expensive parmigiano-reggiano cheese. I love that cheese on its own - or on pasta - but... this just didn't do it for me, or my husband. Looking forward to trying your next one, Giada!!!