Bobby Flay's and Giada De Laurentiis' Most-Star-Worthy Recipes
Food Network Star mentors Bobby and Giada prove their superstardom with these tried-and-true recipes.
Bobby's Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Butter
Just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients — that's all it takes to pull off this healthy dessert. Quickly grilling the peaches not only tenderizes the fruit but also boosts their natural sweetness.
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Giada's Arancini di Riso
Take it from us: It's difficult to stop eating arancini (aka rice balls). Giada uses leftover mushroom risotto to make these super-cheesy bites, which she quickly blankets with breadcrumbs and fries until golden.
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Bobby's Greek Quinoa Salad
Bobby's replaces the usual lettuce with nutty quinoa when prepping this fuss-free Greek salad. Flavorful add-ins like briny Kalamata olives, juicy rape tomatoes and cool cucumber round out this simply dressed dish.
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Giada's Herbed Quinoa
Giada lets the bright flavors of lemon juice and fresh herbs like fragrant basil shine in this speedy side dish.
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Bobby's Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Apricots and Harissa Sauce
No tagine on hand? No problem. Bobby makes this bold Moroccan-inspired meal right inside a Dutch oven. True to his signature style, he achieves an expert balance of flavor, thanks to the spicy harissa, sweet, chewy dried apricots and deeply savory chicken thighs.
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Rigatoni with Eggplant Puree
A quick whirl in the food processor turns sweet roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes and garlic into a ready-to-go pasta sauce. She finishes the dish with crunchy toasted pine nuts for welcome texture.
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Bobby's Rum Punch
Bobby opts for a mix of fruit juices, including pineapple and orange, to turn out this rum-spiked punch. Mix this big-batch cocktail in a pitcher or punch bowl, and let your party guests help themselves.
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Giada's Mini Frittatas
Ideal for a simple weekend brunch, these healthy bites are studded with ham, nutty Parmesan and fresh parsley. They bake inside mini muffin tins and can be ready to eat in mere minutes.
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Bobby's Sixteen Spice Smoked Chicken
There's no doubt about it. All 16 of the spices — multiple chili powders and fragrant ground ginger and cloves among them — contribute to the over-the-top flavor of the chicken in this shockingly simple recipe.
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Giada's Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake
The fruity flavor of extra-virgin olive oil shines in this impressive cake. Giada opts for a mix of citrus — both orange and lemon zest — in the batter, and she finishes the cake with an orange-grapefruit compote.
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Bobby's Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream
Not just for fall feasts, apples can star in summertime desserts too, especially when they're grilled, as they are in Bobby's 5-star recipe. Bonus: This can be ready to eat in just 25 minutes, so keep it in mind when you have a sudden craving for a sweet treat.
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Giada's Italian Wedding Soup
Flavored with fresh parsley and garlic, Giada's mini beef-pork meatballs lend heft to her warming chicken broth-based soup.
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Bobby's Shrimp and Grits
Bobby builds layer upon layer of flavor in his quick-fix dinner by sauteing the shrimp right in the rendered fat of the bacon that will later be served with the seafood. As for the grits, he keeps them classic and creamy with a bit of butter and plenty of sharp cheddar.
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Giada's Chia Seed Pudding
Featured in Food Network Magazine, Giada's good-for-you breakfast will reinvent your breakfast game. Simply prep the pudding with chia seeds and flavored almond milk before you go to bed, and wake up to a thick, creamy mixture. Giada finishes this pudding with a combination of bright berries and crunchy sliced almonds for a satisfying morning meal.
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Bobby's Banana Bread Waffles with Bananas Foster Sauce
You don't have to cook just waffle batter in your waffle iron. Bobby thinks beyond the ordinary breakfast plate and cooks slices of cinnamon-scented banana bread in the waffle iron until they're warm and toasty — and then makes them even more decadent with a creamy rum-spiked sauce.
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Giada's Espresso Caramel Bars
It's all about the layers in these top-rated treats featuring a base of buttery cinnamon graham cracker and a gooey caramel filling. When it comes to the topping, finish the espresso-scented melted chocolate with a sprinkle of smoked sea salt to achieve that coveted balance of sweet and savory.
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Bobby's Pizza Dough
Bobby opts for bread flour in his 5-star dough, explaining, "Using bread flour will give you a much crisper crust." But if you have only all-purpose flour on hand, that will work too; the result will be "a chewier crust," he notes.
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Giada's Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops
Giada reinvents the breading wheel by adding an extra flavor envelope to surround these chops. After dunking the meat in eggs and blanketing it in breadcrumbs, she coats it in Parmesan for next-level taste and texture.
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Bobby's Perfectly Grilled Steak
Bobby lets the natural flavor of the beef shine in his go-to recipe featured in Food Network Magazine. He seasons it simply and then grills it for only a few minutes to achieve tender, succulent results.
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Giada's Fettuccine Alfredo
The ultimate in decadent comfort food, Giada's Alfredo is made with only a handful of ingredients, including plenty of Parmesan cheese, which adds a welcome nutty bite to her rich, creamy sauce.
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Bobby's Sauteed Kale
Not just for your afternoon salads, kale stars in this light, fresh side dish. Bobby boosts the flavor of the greens by cooking them with garlic and splashing them with red wine vinegar just before serving.
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Giada's Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde
Just when you think you've already made every salmon preparation out there, Giada introduces this light, healthy dinner that can be on the table in less than 25 minutes. Her secret is a fuss-free topping, a fresh salsa verde featuring juicy orange segments, bright scallions and a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
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Bobby's Red Wine Sangria
It's best to let Bobby's cocktail chill for a full day before serving. This will help the flavors of the wine and fruit marry so each takes on the taste of the other.
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Giada's Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Laced with two kinds of gooey cheese, Giada's big-batch pasta bake comes together with plenty of veggies, like red peppers, zucchini and onions, which turn tender and sweet after a quick roast in the oven. Follow Giada's lead and opt for prepared marinara sauce (the store-bought stuff is A-OK) to save prep time in the kitchen.
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Bobby's Grilled Salmon with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Glaze and Spicy Tomato Relish
Bobby balances the smoky char of the grill with the sweetness of his honey-ancho chile glaze atop his light salmon. For a fresh finish, he serves the fish with a no-cook relish featuring juicy tomatoes and a classic vinaigrette.
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Giada's Penne a la Carbonara
Using only six simple ingredients, Giada turns out a decadent pasta with crispy, salty pancetta and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Bobby's Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade
Thirst-quenching and just sweet enough, Bobby's adults-only cocktail combines two kinds of citrus juice and a generous splash of bourbon with bubbly club soda for a refreshing summertime sipper.
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Chocolate Brownie Sandwich Cookies with White Chocolate Ganache and Strawberry Preserves
Chocolate lovers, rejoice. You've found your ultimate dessert. These rich brownie-inspired chocolate cookie sandwiches feature a filling of smooth white chocolate and fruity preserves. Bonus: Each sandwich is finished with a drizzle of white chocolate.
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Bobby's Wild Mushroom and Cauliflower Lasagna
Bobby ditches the classic lasagna made with Bolognese and bechamel sauces in favor of this vegetarian version from Food Network Magazine, which features a tomato-garlic sauce and another creamy sauce made thick with pureed cauliflower.
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Giada's Italian Sausage and Egg Bake
Ideal for both weekend-brunch entertaining and casual morning meals with your family, Giada's big-batch recipe turns traditional Italian flavors like sweet Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh and fragrant basil into a hearty breakfast casserole.
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Bobby's Zucchini Salad
Ready to eat in only 10 quick minutes, Bobby's no-cook salad lets seasonal zucchini shine alongside a sweet and savory honey-anchovy paste vinaigrette. For a salty, briny finish, opt for sliced Kalamata olives to round out the salad.
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Giada's Chicken Parmesan
Giada makes a homemade tomato-basil sauce to bake alongside her tender breaded chicken cutlets, but if you're pressed for time, feel free to swap in your favorite store-bought marinara.
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Bobby's Spicy Guacamole
Just a single jalapeno is all it takes to transform everyday guacamole into a bold dip worthy of crispy chips.
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Giada's Antipasto Salad
Aside from boiling the pasta, there's no cooking involved in Giada's quick-fix pasta salad — it's all about assembly instead. She tosses fusilli noodles with a mix of deli meats and cheeses, plus a garlicky vinaigrette for impressive results.
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Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos with Queso Fresco
Taco night gets a flavorful update, thanks to Bobby's quick-fix recipe featuring a filling of tomatillo-laced chicken. Bobby's trick for a speedy supper? Precooked rotisserie chicken.
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Giada's Meatballs a la Pizzaiola
There's a surprise baked inside each of Giada's bite-size meatballs featured in Food Network Magazine: a hunk of gooey mozzarella cheese that gently oozes out when you bite into it.
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Bobby's Caramelized Onion Sweet Potato Salad
Golden sweet potatoes take the place of ordinary Idaho spuds in Bobby's lighter potato salad. Follow his lead and caramelize the onions slowly over medium heat to ensure they turn out soft and sweet.
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Chicken or Steak with Balsamic BBQ Sauce
Once you make Giada's fuss-free barbecue sauce, laced with sweet brown sugar and Worcestershire for subtle tang, it's up to you to decide whether you want to use it on juicy chicken or tender beef.
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Bobby's Grilled Shrimp with Garlic
It doesn't take a lot of time to turn out a party-ready appetizer: Bobby's grilled shrimp, a bold take on the classic shellfish cocktail, features a garlicky topping spiked with ancho chili powder and is ready in just 15 minutes.
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Giada's Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil
This deceptively easy dinner can be on the table in just 25 minutes, thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Giada waits until the pasta has been removed from the heat to add the arugula; the remaining warmth of the noodles will be just enough to gently wilt the greens.
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Bobby's Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze
Topped with a tangy mixture of ketchup and balsamic, Bobby's turkey-based meatloaf from Food Network Magazine is studded with a duo of bell peppers and diced zucchini, promising extra moisture and flavor.
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Giada's Herbed Quinoa
It's all about the light flavors of fresh herbs in Giada's speedy quinoa. She opts for a mix of basil, parsley and thyme, which pairs well with the lemon zest in her good-for-you recipe.
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Bobby's Louisiana Burger
Leave it to crunch master Bobby to crunchify his bayou-inspired burger, topped with tasso ham, a smear of mustardy mayo and a handful of potato chips.
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Giada's Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Not just for summertime carnivals, this go-to Italian sandwich is elevated with Giada's bold homemade sauce simmered with Marsala wine and a pinch of red pepper flakes. When it comes to serving, either tuck the thickened sauce with sausage, peppers and onions into chewy rolls, or spoon the dish into bowls.
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