Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites by Giada De Laurentiis
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Book Reviews of Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites
Book Review: Delicious recipes
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't regularly watch Giada's show, so all of the recipes in this book were new to me. This has quickly become one of my favorite cookbooks in the 6 months I've owned it. I used to think of Italian food as being heavy and full of pasta, but this book has caused me to revise my thoughts on the cuisine! In fact, the Rosemary Cornbread Cake might be the best cornbread I've ever had. Before this book, I never would have thought of cornbread as being evenly remotely Italian. This cookbook takes on a wide variety of foods and prepares them with an Italian flair. I like that there are some quick and easy recipes for days I feel a little lazy, and more involved ones for the times I want to roll up my sleeves and fix a big meal. None of the recipes seem overly complicated or intimidating.
My one criticism would be there are several two page photo layouts of Giada. She is certainly a beautiful woman, but there are recipes I would rather see pictures of. I think we all know what she looks like. Still, this is a great cookbook and highly recommended.
Book Review: Different, but interesting
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm actually pretty excited about this book. It's definately different from her other previous books in that it seems less "Italian", but there are still some really fresh ideas in there. I noticed some people saying they've seen all these recipes on her show already. I don't get to watch her show too often anymore since it's on while I'm at work and any other day you have to hunt on the Food Network to find it with all these new shows they have on now, so for me these recipes were a lot newer. Over the weekend I already tried the balsamic barbeque chicken (delicious!!!) and the lemon risotto. I personally loved the risotto because I'm a lemon lover, but my husband and in-laws didn't seem to like it (hmph!) because they thought it was too tart. I can't wait to try the pizza pot pies (how cute), the crostata with apples, walnuts, and gorganzola, and the chocolate panna cotta! I don't know if Giada will ever be able to top her first book for me (still my personal all time fav from her), but this one will definately get some use. It's worth a try!Book Review: Another good book from Giada
Summary: 4 Stars
I have all of Giada's other cookbooks, so I was really looking forward to her new book, not sure what to expect.
Lilke her other books, this one is easy to read, the recipes are not complicated, easy to follow.
I have made her sun dried tomato muffins several times with great success, and even my son, who is a picky eater liked them. And I want to try the Tuscan mushroom recipe next.
In the section for kids ( " and not for kids only ") there are recipes for Parmesan fish sticks and Prosciutto Mozarella Pinwheels that look so good and just invite you to try them.
As in her other books, the pictures of her finished products are beautiful. I know I will try some other recipes in this book in weeks to come. I highly recommend this book, just as I recommend all of her other books.
Book Review: Lovely cookbook by a lovely lady
Summary: 4 Stars
I've always liked Giada De Laurentis. She's personable and charming on television, and she does a good job demonstrating the wonderful dishes she prepares. I'd love to be one of the lucky friends who dine with her, enjoying her food and her company.
In her new volume, Giada offers some of her favorite creations, including variations on old favorites. There's even a chapter dedicated to the little ones so that children can be creative in the kitchen.
The production values of the book are top-notch, and the photography is stunning. Giada is a very beautiful woman, and her low-cut tops are quite distracting (must be in her contract).
Book Review: Mouthwatering
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this as a gift, but I had to look through every page of this book twice before I gave it away!
The photos are lovely, and most of the directions seem simple enough to produce such mouthwatering recipes. I do wish there was a photo for every dish, but most include a delectable photo.
Speaking for vegetarians, there are many non-meat dishes, (take note, this is not vegan) making this a cook book worth getting.
*Note to cook book authors: Include photos with every recipe! Your book will be extremely appetizing!