Easy Recipes from Giada at Home

If your summer garden is overflowing with zucchini, put it to work in Giada's weeknight-friendly pasta. Don't be scared by the addition of anchovy paste; you'll love the pop of salty, briny flavor it brings to the dish.

Think of these as Italian-style strawberry shortcakes. The sweet cake is made with creamy ricotta and lemon juice.

If you have young helpers in the kitchen with you, follow Giada's lead and ask the kids to crack and whisk the eggs when prepping.

Thick swirls of your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread take Giada's moist banana bread to. the. next. level.

Giada lets the chicken finish cooking right in the tomato ragu so the meat absorbs all the comforting flavors.

Five ingredients, including the chicken — that's all it takes to make this fuss-free dinner. The mix of soy sauce and honey becomes a salty-sweet glaze you'll want to savor.

Giada sandwiches store-bought chocolate-peanut butter ice cream between rich, chewy homemade cookies, studded with peanut butter chips and chocolate chips.

Mix together juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs and peppery arugula to make a salad that practically screams summer.

Translated to "rice salad," this one-bowl recipe combines pantry and fresh ingredients to create a hearty summer side.

Too hot to turn on the oven? We completely understand. These nutty bites will satisfy your sweet tooth without the sweat.

Skip the traditional tomato sauce and use a super-creamy bechamel to build a big-batch lasagna.

Psst. Guess what. These brownies start with a store-bought box mix, so you know they're a cinch to make.

It's all about the dressing here. Giada's combo of mayo, Dijon and Parmesan is packed with flavor.

Since flank steaks tend to be pretty thin, they take only minutes to cook on each side. But be sure to let the meat rest for a bit before slicing it, so the juices have time to redistribute. (That'll help the steak stay moist!)

You know that springform pan hiding in your closet? You used it to bake a cheesecake once? It's time to dig it out, because Giada uses it to make a deeply comforting homemade pizza.