Giada De Laurentiis Just Shared the Perfect Fall Dinner That We Can’t Wait to Try

Close Photo:De Laurentiis:CBS Photo Archive, Illustration: texturis / Getty Images De Laurentiis:CBS Photo Archive, Illustration: texturis / Getty Images With the arrival of fall comes a bounty of winter squash (think butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash and more). These sturdy gourds are not just gorgeous, they’re also delicious andpacked with health benefits. We love themroasted, but also blended intosoupsor turned into acasserole. It turns out they can also be used to make a delicious sauce for pasta....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Mary French

Giada De Laurentiis Just Shared This 4-Ingredient Focaccia Di Recco—And It Looks Sublime

Close Photo:Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images During the holidays, the simplest dishes can be absolute show-stoppers. Just think about it: When a fresh batch ofdinner rollsor some Classic Deviled Eggs hit the table, they’re gone within a blink of the eye! And Giada De Laurentiis just shared a delicious Focaccia di Recco recipe that is no exception. 19 Snacks for Grazing Before Your Thanksgiving Meal...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Sandra Hartman

Giada De Laurentiis Just Shared This 4-Ingredient Italian-Inspired Cucumber Salad

Close Photo:Giada: Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty Images. Giada: Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty Images. Plus, cucumbers havea number of health benefits,including a high water content, which makes them a great option to add a little hydration to your meals on a summer day. Giada De Laurentiis seemed to have the same thought, taking to Instagram to share a simple cucumber salad recipe. Grated Carrot & Cucumber Salad Giada then squeezes in some lemon juice and adds salt (while she chose a seasoned salt, regular salt will also do the trick) and olive oil before placing the lid back on and giving it a good shake to combine the ingredients: “You’ve got to shake it … vigorously to get all the Calabrian chili into everything to kind of blend together....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Robert Lynn

Giada De Laurentiis Just Told Us Her Favorite Vegetable and Her Go-To Way to Prepare It

ClosePhoto:Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty ImagesWe’re in the heat of summer (literally) so in-season vegetables are top of mind. We definitely are fans of a big freshsummer salad, or an easy roastedveggie side dish.But everyone has their own favorite vegetable.Alton Brownloves asparagus.Jenna Bush Hagercan’t stop eating broccoli. Mine is sweet potatoes; I add sweet potatoes to my spinach salad every day for lunch, no matter the season.And through a conversation withEatingWellabout her newgluten-free pasta line, we asked celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for her favorite vegetable....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1361 words · Keith Wheeler

Giada De Laurentiis Mashed Up Grilled Cheese and Spinach Dip for the Ultimate Sandwich

It’s comfort food season, and Giada De Laurentiis is making our grilled cheese dreams come true. She says inThe Giadzy’s Instagram post, “Imagine if cheesy spinach dip turned into a grilled cheese… 🙌 This garlicky, zesty spinach dip grilled cheese is everything.” Say no more, Giada!Giada’s recipe for Spinach Grilled Cheese is the perfect fall comfort food and combines the zesty, creamy goodness of hot spinach dip with the crispy cheesiness of a grilled cheese sandwich....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Jon Reese

Giada De Laurentiis Says Her 3-Ingredient Whipped Brie Cheese is "Perfection" and Her "New Favorite App"

Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Feta cheese certainly had a moment in 2021 and 2022.Baked feta pastatook over social media (and beyond); inspiring everyone from Lizzo to Martha Stewart to share their variations on the theme. ThenWhipped Feta Diptook over as the snack du jour. At one point, there was such high demand for feta cheese that many retailers reported shortages or challenges keeping shelves stocked. While we’re fans of feta—and all kinds ofcheese in moderation—we prefer to showcase it uncooked and more front and center in dishes likeCharred Onions and Beets with Creamy Feta DressingandWatermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Terry Kent

Giada De Laurentiis Says This Easy 4-Ingredient Pasta Dish Is Her Favorite Recipe

Close Photo:Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty Images. EatingWell design. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty Images. EatingWell design. If you know anything about Giada De Laurentiis, you know that she loves cooking—and eating—all things Italian. So when the folks over at Giadzy, De Laurentiis’ recipe blog, asked her to narrow down which of her most popular recipes was actually her favorite, we had tohave a listen. 15 5-Star Vegetarian Pasta Dishes to Add to Your Menu “Uh, Sheet-Pan Lasagna,” De Laurentiis says with a smile, a nod and a look that says there is no comparison between the two....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Kristopher Jones

Giada De Laurentiis Says This Simple Fruit Salad Is the "Definition of Summer"—and It's Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

Fruit lovers know that summer is synonymous with stone fruit. Ripe, juicy fruits like peaches, nectarines, cherries and plums never taste better than they do on a warm summer day—that’s why recipes like ourPlum TartandGrilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chickenare some of the first ones we make when summer hits. Fans Love Giada De Laurentiis' Super-Simple Pasta Salad You Can Make in Just 10 Minutes Giada’s recipe for Peach and Cherry Salad with Burrata is one of those rare recipes that looks beautiful and isn’t a hassle to make....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Dr. Rhonda Lee DVM

Giada De Laurentiis Shares What the Mediterranean Diet Means to Her—Plus the One Ingredient She Never Uses

Close Photo: Aubrie Pick When Giada De Laurentiis started cooking on television over 20 years ago, her goal was to show U.S. viewers a different side of Italian food beyond already well-loved spaghetti and meatballs. She wanted to share more regional dishes and the foods she grew up eating, like herNonna’s Lemon Almond Ricotta Muffinsand her mom’sPizza Di Spaghetti. Throughout her career as an Emmy-award-winning cooking show host, published cookbook author and restaurateur, Giada has done just that....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Robert Durham

Giada De Laurentiis' 3-Ingredient Shakerato Brings Iced Coffee to the Next Level

ClosePhoto: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for SOBEWFFAccording to Giada De Laurentiis, it’s not too late to enjoy an iced drink even as the weather gets cooler—and we couldn’t agree more.De Laurentiis recently shared one of her “favorite summertime drinks” on Instagram Reels: a shakerato with only three ingredients.Giada Just Shared the Cocktail of the Summer and It Features 2 Seriously Hydrating Ingredients"What is a shakerato? In short, it’s an iced coffee drink from Italy that’s literally shaken until frothy," De Laurentiis writes in her Instagram caption....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1645 words · Sean Murray

Giada De Laurentiis' 3-Ingredient Zucchini Recipe Is the Side Dish of Summer

ClosePhoto: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesHere atEatingWell,we’re big proponents of eating with the seasons. While some recipes are timeless (we’ll never quit you,The Last Avocado Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need,Chicken Fajita CasseroleandOatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies), mixing things up throughout the year with recipes featuring the latest and greatest fruits and vegetables is a savvy way to not only save money but also diversify our diets.And one person taking full advantage of summer’s produce is Giada De Laurentiis....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1913 words · Nichole Jenkins

Giada De Laurentiis' Crispy Parmesan Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad Is a Delicious Way to Eat Your Veggies

Close Photo:Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images It’s convenient to give cauliflower or broccoli the oldsteam treatmentany night of the week. But easy, nutritious sides thatalsotaste like a dream are a big win when it comes to turning dinner into a love story. That’s because people often come back for more—and eatingmore veggiesis never a bad thing! So we were thrilled when Giada De Laurentiis’ Giadzy shared her recipe forCrispy Parmesan Broccoli & Cauliflower SaladonInstagram, featuring a tasty technique for cooking the vegetables....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Jonathan Salazar

Giada De Laurentiis' Crispy Parmesan Potatoes Are Ready in Three Simple Steps

Close Photo: De Laurentiis: Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty Images. Recipe photo: PHOTOGRAPHER: BRIE GOLDMAN, FOOD STYLIST: ANNIE PROBST, PROP STYLIST: GABE GRECO Whether it’s a4-ingredient pastaor a quickiced coffee cocktail, Giada De Laurentiis always has us covered with mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes. Her most recent recipe is simple to prepare and makes the perfect side dish for any occasion. I Made Giada De Laurentiis' Lemon & Pea Skillet Pasta—and Now It’s In My Dinner Rotation...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Sara Glenn

Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Childhood Meal Has Just 4 Ingredients—Here's How Her Mom Makes It

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Mother’s Day is on the horizon, and Giada de Laurentiis has been sharing all kinds of adorable content to get us in the holiday spirit. We’ve already learned to make Giada’s Nonna’s simple,spring-ready lemon muffins, and the chef has even shared what exactly will be onher Mother’s Day menu this year, including a festive Aperol punch and a veggie-packed frittata. Now, Giada’s mom, Veronica, is also getting in on the fun....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Elizabeth Rosales

Giada De Laurentiis' Macaroni and Cheese "Cupcakes" Are Perfect for Meal Prep

Fall is back in full swing, and that means one thing: You’re going to need something that’s tasty, comforting and easy make ahead of time. And Giada De Laurentiis just reminded us of the perfect not-quite-a-snack-not-quite-a-meal scrumptiousness for you:Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes. (And, yes, they also make perfect school lunches for the little ones, but as far as we’re concerned, it’s grown-ups who really need a treat this year!)Emily Lundin / GiadzyGiadaposted a photo of this recipe on @TheGiadzy’s Instagram—and it looks amazing....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Brandy Lewis