Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (32 page)

KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mini Calzones

Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers

Polenta-Crusted Shrimp with Honey Mustard

Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze

APRÈS-SKI

Spiced Americano with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Hearty Tomato Soup with Lemon and Rosemary

Croissant Panini

Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup

DINNER PARTY

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil

Veal Chop Saltimbocca

Artichoke Gratinata

Citrus Semifreddo

ITALIAN PICNIC

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Artichoke and Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread

Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

BRUNCH

Linguine and Prosciutto Frittatas

Berry Strata

Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis

GAME DAY

Prosciutto Mozzarella Pinwheels

Curried Chicken Sandwich with Radicchio and Pancetta

Tuscan Mushrooms

Orange and Chocolate Zeppole

LADIES’ LUNCH

Cantaloupe, Red Onion, and Walnut Salad

Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto

Strawberry and Mascarpone Granita

SUMMER BBQ

Fregola Salad with Fresh Citrus and Red Onion

Prosciutto Lamb Burgers

Chicken with Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Summer Fruit

WINTER COMFORT

Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup

Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns

Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

Chocolate Panna Cotta with Amaretto Whipped Cream

COCKTAIL PARTY

Apple and Thyme Martini

Pecorino Crackers

Panini with Chocolate and Brie

Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam

WEEKNIGHT DINNER

Lamb Ragù with Mint

Broiled Zucchini and Potatoes with Parmesan Crust

Ricotta Cappuccino

PASTA BUFFET

Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs

Baked Orzo with Fontina and Peas

Eggplant Timbale

Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

Amaretti Torta

SUNDAY SUPPER

Lemon Risotto

Turkey Osso Buco

Hazelnut Crunch Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate

ELEGANT VEGETARIAN DINNER

Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs

Asparagus, Artichoke, and Mushroom Sauté with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

Espresso Chocolate Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

WELCOME SPRING

Prosciutto and Melon Soup

Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Purée

Pecorino Crackers

Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries

MOVIE NIGHT

Garlic and Sun-dried Tomato Corn Muffins

Spicy Calamari Stew

Green Salad

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

FARMER’S MARKET MEAL

Asparagus and Zucchini Crudo

Roman Summer Salad

Whole-Wheat Linguine with Green Beans, Ricotta, and Lemon
or
Swordfish Poached in Olive Oil with Broccoli Rabe Pesto

Berry Strata

GOOD FOR YOU

Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon

Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad

Fresh fruit

For helping to create this cookbook and bringing my recipes to life, I offer my heartfelt thanks to these wonderful and talented people:

To Tina Rupp and her assistant, Elizabeth Drago, a special thanks for all the beautiful photos. Alison Attenborough and her assistant, Mariana Velasquez, and Liza Jernow and her assistant, Rebecca Lurkevich, for making my food look delicious. Karen Panoch for making me glow. Theresa Stastny, Rick Corcoran, Deborah Williams, and Ivone Moutela for all their hard work and brilliant props.

Andy Sheen-Turner and Katrina Norwood, for always being upbeat and positive about testing and retesting recipes. Pam Krauss, my brilliant editor, who inspires me to be a better writer. And many thanks to Rae Umsted and Robin Turk, for making the shoot possible, as well as to Elaine and John Rabuchin, for the use of their lovely home.

To the people in my life who are always looking out for me: Suzanne Gluck, Jon Rosen, Eric Greenspan, and Sandra Tripicchio, without whom I couldn’t be in three places at one time!!

Last, to my husband, Todd, for all his support, love, and understanding. It wouldn’t have been the same journey without u!

To the Food Network, for giving me the chance to share my love of Italian food and family with sooo many people. Bob Tuschman, who brought me to the Food Network family and who believed in me from the start—many thanks. Irene Wong, who is not only my producer (on
Everyday Italian
) but has become a wonderful friend—thank you for all your hard work and dedication. And a BIG thanks to the
Everyday Italian
team, for all their hard work and for making my job so much fun.

For their generosity, my appreciation also goes to the following:

Anthropologie

Gourmet Settings

Crate & Barrel

Krups

Le Creuset

LP Laboratorio

Peugeot

Sur la Table

Table Art

Virtu

West Elm

Williams Sonoma

Aioli, Basil

Almond(s):

Olive Oil Muffins

Pine Nut, and Apricot Coffee Cake

Amaretti Torta

Amaretto:

and Raspberry Smoothie

Sour with Prosecco

Whipped Cream, Chocolate Panna Cotta with

Appetizers and first courses:

Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs

Crostata with Apples, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola

Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil

Garlic and Sun-dried Tomato Corn Muffins

Lemon Risotto

Mediterranean Bruschetta

Olive Oil Muffins

Pecorino Crackers

Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam

Red Pepper Cheesecake

Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers

Tuscan Mushrooms

Apple(s):

and Fig Jam, Pecorino Romano with

and Thyme Martini

Walnuts, and Gorgonzola, Crostata with

Apricot, Almond, and Pine Nut Coffee Cake

Artichoke(s):

Asparagus, and Mushroom Sauté with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Baked, with Gorgonzola and Herbs

Gratinata

Tomato Broth, Grilled Shrimp in

and Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread

Asparagus:

Artichoke, and Mushroom Sauté with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Giada’s Carbonara

Lasagna

and Zucchini Crudi

Bacon.
See
Pancetta

Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

Balsamic Syrup

Barbecue Sauce, Balsamic

Basil:

Aioli

Asparagus Lasagna

Fusilli alla Caprese

Herb Oil

Tomato, and Watermelon Skewers

Bean(s):

Fish Minestrone with Herb Sauce

Garbanzo, Spread, and Artichoke Panini with

Green, Parmesan, and Kale, Spicy

Green, Ricotta, and Lemon, Whole-Wheat Linguine with

Hearty Tomato Soup with Lemon and Rosemary

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Sausage, and Mascarpone, Orecchiette with

White, and Garlic Soup, Tuscan

Beef.
See also
Veal

and Butternut Squash Stew

Eggplant Timbale

Rib-Eye Steak with Black Olive Vinaigrette

Roast with Spicy Parsley Tomato Sauce

Bellinis, Pomegranate and Cranberry

Berry(ies).
See also specific berries

Strata

Biscotti, Chocolate Hazelnut

Bolognese, Vegetable, Rigatoni with

Breads:

Garlic and Sun-dried Tomato Corn Muffins

Garlic Toast

Olive Oil Muffins

Pecorino Crackers

Pita Chips

Brie and Chocolate, Panini with

Broccoli:

Pizza Pot Pies

Rabe Pesto

Bruschetta, Mediterranean

Burgers, Prosciutto Lamb

Butternut Squash

and Beef Stew

Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns

and Vanilla Risotto

Caffè Latte, Iced

Cakes:

Amaretti Torta

Coffee, Almond, Pine Nut, and Apricot

Cornmeal and Rosemary, with Balsamic Syrup

Hazelnut Crunch, with Mascarpone and Chocolate

Pound, Chocolate Chip

Pound, Ricotta Orange, with Strawberries

Calamari Stew, Spicy, with Garlic Toasts

Calzones:

Mini

Prosciutto Mozzarella Pinwheels

Cantaloupe:

Prosciutto and Melon Soup

Red Onion, and Walnut Salad

Cappuccino, Ricotta

Carbonara, Giada’s

Cheese.
See also
Mascarpone
;
Mozzarella
;
Parmesan
;
Pecorino-Romano
;
Ricotta Cheese

Baked Artichokes with Gorgonzola and Herbs

Baked Orzo with Fontina and Peas

Croissant Panini

Crostata with Apples, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola

Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Fontina Fonduta Sauce

Goat, and Fresh Tomato Strata with Herb Oil

Goat, and Grilled Eggplant Salad

Panini with Chocolate and Brie

Red Pepper Cheesecake

Taleggio and Pear Panini

Cheesecake, Red Pepper

Chicken:

with Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

Drumsticks, Sweet and Sticky

Herbed, with Spring Vegetables

Meatballs, Mini, Orecchiette with

and Orzo Frittata

Pizza Pot Pies

Sandwich, Curried, with Radicchio and Pancetta

Scaloppine with Saffron Cream Sauce

Chocolate:

Amaretti Torta

and Brie, Panini with

Chip Pound Cake

Espresso Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Hazelnut Biscotti

and Mascarpone, Hazelnut Crunch Cake with

and Orange Zeppole

Panna Cotta with Amaretto Whipped Cream

Sauce

Sauce, Homemade

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Spiced Americano with

Citrus Semifreddo

Clams and Mussels, Pastina with

Coffee:

Espresso Chocolate Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Iced Caffè Latte

Ricotta Cappuccino

Spiced Americano with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Coffee Cake, Almond, Pine Nut, and Apricot

Cookies:

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

Lemon Ricotta, with Lemon Glaze

Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup

Corn Muffins, Garlic and Sun-dried Tomato

Crackers, Pecorino

Cranberry and Pomegranate Bellinis

Croissant Panini

Crostata with Apples, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola

Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Cupcakes, Mini Mascarpone, with Strawberry Glaze

Curried Chicken Sandwich with Radicchio and Pancetta

Desserts:

Almond, Pine Nut, and Apricot Coffee Cake

Amaretti Torta

Berry Strata

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

Chocolate Panna Cotta with Amaretto Whipped Cream

Citrus Semifreddo

Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup

Espresso Chocolate Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Grilled Summer Fruit

Hazelnut Crunch Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate

Italian Ice

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze

Orange and Chocolate Zeppole

Ricotta Cappuccino

Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries

Strawberry and Mascarpone Granita

Drinks:

Amaretto and Raspberry Smoothie

Amaretto Sour with Prosecco

Apple and Thyme Martini

Iced Caffè Latte

Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis

Spiced Americano with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Eggplant:

Grilled, and Goat Cheese Salad

Purée, Penne with

Timbale

Eggs:

Chicken and Orzo Frittata

Giada’s Carbonara

Linguine and Prosciutto Frittatas

Espresso:

Chocolate Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Iced Caffè Latte

Ricotta Cappuccino

Spiced Americano with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Farro:

with Coarse Pesto

Salad, Mediterranean

Fennel:

and Caper Sauce, Pork Chops with

Grapefruit Salsa, Roasted Halibut with

Slaw with Prosciutto and Pistachio Pesto

Fig Jam and Apples, Pecorino Romano with

Figs and Honey, Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with

Fish:

Artichoke and Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread

Minestrone with Herb Sauce

Roasted Halibut with Grapefruit Fennel Salsa

Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Purée

Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto

Sticks, Parmesan

Swordfish Poached in Olive Oil with Broccoli Rabe Pesto

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon

Focaccia Lobster Rolls

Fontina:

Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Fonduta Sauce

and Peas, Baked Orzo with

Fregola Salad with Fresh Citrus and Red Onion

Frittata, Chicken and Orzo

Frittatas, Linguine and Prosciutto

Fruit.
See also specific fruits

Summer, Grilled

Fusilli alla Caprese

Garbanzo Bean(s):

Fish Minestrone with Herb Sauce

Spread, Artichoke and Tuna Panini with

Garlic:

Roasted

Roasted, Vinaigrette

and Sun-dried Tomato Corn Muffins

Toast

Giada’s Carbonara

Goat Cheese:

and Fresh Tomato Strata with Herb Oil

and Grilled Eggplant Salad

Red Pepper Cheesecake

Gorgonzola:

Apples, and Walnuts, Crostata with

and Herbs, Baked Artichokes with

Grains:

Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto

Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup

Farro with Coarse Pesto

Lemon Risotto

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Polenta-Crusted Shrimp with Honey Mustard

Granita, Strawberry and Mascarpone

Grapefruit:

Fennel Salsa, Roasted Halibut with

Fregola Salad with Fresh Citrus and Red Onion

Green Beans:

Fish Minestrone with Herb Sauce

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Parmesan, and Kale, Spicy

Ricotta, and Lemon, Whole-Wheat Linguine with

Greens:

Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

Swiss Chard and Sweet Pea Manicotti

Halibut, Roasted, with Grapefruit Fennel Salsa

Ham.
See
Prosciutto

Hazelnut:

Biscotti, Chocolate

Crunch Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate

Herb(s).
See also
Basil
;
Mint

Farro with Coarse Pesto

Herbed Chicken with Spring Vegetables

Oil

Sauce

Spicy Parsley Tomato Sauce

Tarragon Vinaigrette

Thyme Simple Syrup

Honey and Figs, Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with

Honey Mustard Sauce

Italian Ice

Kale and Parmesan Green Beans, Spicy

Lamb:

Prosciutto Burgers

Ragù with Mint

Lasagna, Asparagus

Lemon:

Brodetto, Salmon in, with Pea Purée

Citrus Semifreddo

Oil

Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Risotto

Linguine:

Giada’s Carbonara

and Prosciutto Frittatas

with Shrimp and Lemon Oil

Whole-Wheat, with Green Beans, Ricotta, and Lemon

Lobster Rolls, Focaccia

Main dishes (meat, poultry, seafood): Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

Beef Roast with Spicy Parsley Tomato Sauce

Chicken Scaloppine with Saffron Cream Sauce

Chicken with Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Shrimp in Artichoke Tomato Broth

Herbed Chicken with Spring Vegetables

Lamb Ragù with Mint

Parmesan Fish Sticks

Pizza Pot Pies

Polenta-Crusted Shrimp with Honey Mustard

Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce

Pork Chops with Sweet Onion Marmellata

Prosciutto Lamb Burgers

Rib-Eye Steak with Black Olive Vinaigrette

Roasted Halibut with Grapefruit Fennel Salsa

Roasted Pork Loin with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Purée

Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto

Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

Swordfish Poached in Olive Oil with Broccoli Rabe Pesto

Turkey Osso Buco

Veal Chop Saltimbocca

Main dishes (pasta and grains):

Asparagus Lasagna

Baked Orzo with Fontina and Peas

Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto

Eggplant Timbale

Fusilli alla Caprese

Giada’s Carbonara

Lemon Risotto

Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil

Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs

Orecchiette with Sausage, Beans, and Mascarpone

Orzo with Sausage, Peppers, and Tomatoes

Pastina with Clams and Mussels

Penne with Eggplant Purée

Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce

Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns