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Summary: Lovely Gift
Comment: Lovely book, pictures, and recipes sound delicious. I gave it to my daughter as a gift, she hasn't tried any yet but they look wonderful.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Comment: I am a big fan of Giada and this is actually my first book from her. I love this book. I live in CA but I am originally from France. It has been so long since I am in the US eating crap (sorry for using this word but this the truth, nobody pushed me to do it anyway!)... I have been watching her show and decided to give it a try, it is a success! Thank you Giada. First, she pushes me to cook and secondly, I feel like I am eating healthy again, like my mom used to cook and teach me how to cook healthy meals. Her book is easy to understand, and most of her recipes are easy to make. Everybody can give it a try... this is a great buy! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to eat like Europeans people do it, good for you and yummy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Giada does it again
Comment: I am a huge fan of Giada's. This book is definitely my favorite of hers so far, in that the recipies are less intimidating, and in my opinion more appealing. She provides great ideas for entertaining and moves away from strictly Italian offerings. A wonderful and useful cookbook!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice!
Comment: I am looking forward to trying some of her recipes in this book. I have her others so was happy to get this one.
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Summary: High Quality Cookbook Consistent with Other Giada Cookbooks
Comment: I was pleased to see inventive recipes in this book that I have not seen elsewhere (such as butternut squash and vanilla risotto; fresh tomatoes and goat cheese strata with herb oil; prosciutto andmelon soup; linguine and prosciutto frittata; baked artichokes with gorgonzola and herbs; and orange and chocolate zeppole). I was also pleased that with the exception of the chapter on meat, many of the recipes are either vegetarian or could be adapted for vegetarians. The recipes in the chapter for children also have universal appeal.
Chapters include Appetizers and First Courses; Soups, Paninis and Snacks; Salads and Vegetables; Pasta; Meat, Poultry and Fish; Desserts; and Not Just for Kids. Drink recipes are offered in several chapters and include apple and thyme martini; pomegranate and cranberry bellini; amaretto sour with prosecco; amaretto and raspberry smoothie; and spiced Americano with cinnamon whipped cream.
My only complaint is minor - I would have preferred more photos of finished dishes rather than photo after photo of Giada (there are 5 sets of double page spreads of photos of Giada). I know what she looks like. I don't know what all the finished dishes look like there. Having said that, there are more than 50 beautiful, vivid color photos of the dishes.
I am pleased with my purchase and look forward to trying many of the recipes in this cookbook.
Summary: Lovely Gift
Comment: Lovely book, pictures, and recipes sound delicious. I gave it to my daughter as a gift, she hasn't tried any yet but they look wonderful.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Comment: I am a big fan of Giada and this is actually my first book from her. I love this book. I live in CA but I am originally from France. It has been so long since I am in the US eating crap (sorry for using this word but this the truth, nobody pushed me to do it anyway!)... I have been watching her show and decided to give it a try, it is a success! Thank you Giada. First, she pushes me to cook and secondly, I feel like I am eating healthy again, like my mom used to cook and teach me how to cook healthy meals. Her book is easy to understand, and most of her recipes are easy to make. Everybody can give it a try... this is a great buy! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to eat like Europeans people do it, good for you and yummy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Giada does it again
Comment: I am a huge fan of Giada's. This book is definitely my favorite of hers so far, in that the recipies are less intimidating, and in my opinion more appealing. She provides great ideas for entertaining and moves away from strictly Italian offerings. A wonderful and useful cookbook!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice!
Comment: I am looking forward to trying some of her recipes in this book. I have her others so was happy to get this one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: High Quality Cookbook Consistent with Other Giada Cookbooks
Comment: I was pleased to see inventive recipes in this book that I have not seen elsewhere (such as butternut squash and vanilla risotto; fresh tomatoes and goat cheese strata with herb oil; prosciutto andmelon soup; linguine and prosciutto frittata; baked artichokes with gorgonzola and herbs; and orange and chocolate zeppole). I was also pleased that with the exception of the chapter on meat, many of the recipes are either vegetarian or could be adapted for vegetarians. The recipes in the chapter for children also have universal appeal.
Chapters include Appetizers and First Courses; Soups, Paninis and Snacks; Salads and Vegetables; Pasta; Meat, Poultry and Fish; Desserts; and Not Just for Kids. Drink recipes are offered in several chapters and include apple and thyme martini; pomegranate and cranberry bellini; amaretto sour with prosecco; amaretto and raspberry smoothie; and spiced Americano with cinnamon whipped cream.
My only complaint is minor - I would have preferred more photos of finished dishes rather than photo after photo of Giada (there are 5 sets of double page spreads of photos of Giada). I know what she looks like. I don't know what all the finished dishes look like there. Having said that, there are more than 50 beautiful, vivid color photos of the dishes.
I am pleased with my purchase and look forward to trying many of the recipes in this cookbook.