My version of Fusilli Caprese is based on Giada’s recipe. I added more tomatoes, basil, and cheese to my version, and Giada’s recipe recipe doesn’t have the crushed red pepper in it. I think it needs that little bit of heat, otherwise the dish is lacking something. I made the dish without the crushed red [...]
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Fusilli alla Caprese
Published by July 18th, 2008 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Giadia de Laurentiis, Italian, Kid Approved, Pasta, Salad and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsAngel Hair with Checca Sauce
Published by April 28th, 2008 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Giadia de Laurentiis, Italian, Kid Approved, Pasta, Quick and Easy and Sauce. 0 CommentsI saw Giada prepare this recipe years ago on her show “Everyday Italian.” The recipe is also in her Everyday Italian cookbook. I thought it sounded delicious, so I wrote down the recipe. I’ve been meaning to make it for quite some time, but every time basil is bountiful in the garden I always forget [...]
Chicken Piccata
Published by February 9th, 2008 in 5 Stars, Easy Preparation, Family Recipe, Giadia de Laurentiis, Pasta, Poultry and Quick and Easy. 1 CommentMy version of Chicken Piccata is inspired by a Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe in Everyday Italian. I’ve made this dish before, but tonight I made my version, and it was delicious. It is so easy to make, and takes no time at all…great for a quick weeknight meal. The flavors are bold, bright and delicious. [...]
Balsamic BBQ Sauce
Published by August 16th, 2007 in 4 Stars, Beef, Easy Preparation, Giadia de Laurentiis, Grill, Heart Healthy, Italian, Kid Approved, Poultry, Quick and Easy and Sauce. 0 CommentsThis recipe is courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis and is located at foodnetwork.com. It’s very good, and the sauce can be used for either chicken or beef. We grilled chicken tonight, but in the next few nights we’ll use the remaining sauce and grill some beef. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and rich which I [...]
Homemade Pizza
Published by February 25th, 2007 in 4 Stars, Bon Appetit, Giadia de Laurentiis, Italian and Kid Approved. 2 CommentsOur family loves pizza. We’ve made homemade pizza a bunch of times, but usually the weakest link is the crust. We’ve found a keeper!!! This is a Giada de Laurentiis recipe published in Bon Appetit magazine. The great thing about making pizza at home is that you can completely customize and use your imagination! FYI: [...]
