25 Top-Rated Giada at Home Recipes

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Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Basil-Curry Mayonnaise

"This recipe is absolutely perfect." ... "curry-basil sauce was a perfect complement" ... "Thank you Giada, for making me look like a chef."

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Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

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Frozen Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

"Nothing beats the combination of chocolate, peanut butter and banana!" ... "just the right size, and delicious" ... "for a crowd of all ages"

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Pancetta and Cinnamon Waffles

"The cinnamon flavor really comes through and the walnuts add a special crunchy touch." ... "great for breakfast, lunch or dinner" ... "also delicious cold the next day"

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Chocolate Honey Almond Tart

"This satisfied my chocolate sweet tooth." ... "rave reviews from all who ate it" ... "a breeze to make"

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Chicken Milanese with Tomato and Fennel Sauce

"Awesome dish! I have never cooked with fennel before, now I'm hooked. ... "goes great with a glass of wine" ... "easy and yummy"

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Four peanut butter cookies filled with blackberry jam aligned in a row on a plain white dish

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Blackberry Jam

"perfect, delicious" ... "moist and chewy" ... "loved the mix of chocolate and peanut butter"

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Chicken and Arugula Pita Pockets

"I loved the fresh pesto, amazing!" ... "a keeper recipe" ... "outstanding and very easy"

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Raspberry-Ricotta Mousse

"This dessert was a great hit with the family and will be used for years to come!" ... " the longer it chills the better it gets" ... "use homemade fresh ricotta to give it a creamier texture"

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Pasta noodles are tossed with butternut squash, onions and parmesean cheese.

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Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese

"great comfort food on a chilly night" ... "perfect for a pot luck" ... "The goat cheese is perfect because it melts into the pasta and forms a creamy sauce."

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Antipasto Calzone

"easy dish for such an unbelievable meal" ... "couldn't stop eating the filling" ... "You can make so many variations of this by stuffing the calzone with whatever you like."

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A plain white bowl of Spezzatino against a white background

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Chicken, Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Spezzatino

"With the wonderful aromas and flavors, this dish has now become our traditional Christmas dinner." ... "great rustic comfort food" ... "don't believe I would tire of it"

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Fig and Almond Tart

"I've never made an easier tart." ... "very sweet, very rich" ... "so good I made it twice in one weekend"

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Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola

"It's the perfect mix of crispy and chewy." ... "great snack to keep on hand" ... "best I've ever had"

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Two seperate slices of Lemon Mint Cake garnished with mint on plain white plates

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Lemon-Mint Cake with Lemon Syrup

"One of [Giada's] best cake recipes I've ever had." ... "perfect lightness and lemon brightness" ... "All mint is not created equal; try the mint you're going to put in and use discretion."

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Fried smashed potatoes are topped with a dressing made from fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon zest.

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Fried Smashed Potatoes with Lemons

"The combination of lemon and thyme is delicious." ... "another slam dunk Giada" ... "dressing created a sharp, distinct flavor to the dish"

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Mini Meatball Sandies

"This is a great recipe for little ones." ... "new staple recipe for our household" ... "I spiced up the meatballs with cayenne pepper, chili powder and minced garlic."

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Giada De Laurentiis's Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie as seen on Food Network

Photo: Stephen Johnson ©

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Raspberry-Vanilla Smoothie

"The smooth, icy texture almost makes you think you're drinking a milk shake." ... "not too thick, not too thin" ... "I used vanilla sugar to make the simple syrup, and added lemon zest to it."

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Chef Name: Giada De Laurentiis

Full Recipe Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

Talent Recipe: Giada De Laurentiisâ Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes, as seen on Giada at Home

FNK Recipe:

Project: Foodnetwork.com, Back to School/Sandwich Central/Dinner and a Movie/Sides

Show Name: Giada at Home

Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network

Photo: Renee Comet ©

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

"This is the cutest recipe." ... "fun twist on an old faithful side dish" ... "so yummy" ... "a homerun" ... "Thank you, Giada, for understanding children so beautifully."

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Mini Italian Pub Burgers

"best homemade burgers I've ever made" ... "crunch of the ciabatta and smooth creaminess of the cheese are a perfect combination" ... "moist and flavorful"

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Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise

"it's gourmet" ... "amazingly decadent" ... "refreshing and lite"

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Grilled Vegetable, Herb and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

"The sun-dried tomatoes and oil combo with the goat cheese make this dish." ... "went very well with my sweet potato fries" ... "easy to make"

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

"This chili was delicious, makes a lot." ... "nice variation on the standard chili" ... "I used chicken breasts cubes and served it with whole wheat pasta shells for the kids."

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Campanelle pasta mixed with tomatoes, tuna, capers and artichoke hearts in a simple white boat shaped bowl

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Campanelle Pasta Salad

"another delicious, simple and authentic Italian recipe" ... "fresh and light with a ton of flavor" ... "I added fresh basil instead of thyme and parsley and it was perfect!"

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