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This mix of dishes from Giada De Laurentiis' cookbooks and food blog prove that she’s a true pro when it comes to whipping up delicious, accessible recipes. Whether it’s a simple dessert that starts with a box of grocery store cake mix or a five-ingredient pasta that everyone will want to dig into, there’s something for every palate. Recipes like Giada’s Banana Bread Brownies and Vegetable Parmesan are the kind of tasty classics we return to again and again.
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Spaghetti with Rosemary & Lemon
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Kristin Teig
02of 14Banana Bread BrowniesView Recipe"Half banana bread, half brownie, no dairy, no gluten and barely any added sugar? This is a delicious dessert you can definitely feel good about," Giada’s blog, The Giadzy, says of these tasty treats. One reviewer even says they make these little bites three times a week!
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Banana Bread Brownies
“Half banana bread, half brownie, no dairy, no gluten and barely any added sugar? This is a delicious dessert you can definitely feel good about,” Giada’s blog, The Giadzy, says of these tasty treats. One reviewer even says they make these little bites three times a week!
03of 14Vegetable ParmesanView RecipeGiadzy, Getty Images / Noam GalaiThis cheesy, veggie-packed side makes an appearance on Giada’s 2021 Thanksgiving menu, so you know it’s a crowd-pleaser. The casserole smothers eggplant, bell peppers or whatever vegetables you have on hand with marinara, cheese and breadcrumbs.
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Vegetable Parmesan
Giadzy, Getty Images / Noam Galai
This cheesy, veggie-packed side makes an appearance on Giada’s 2021 Thanksgiving menu, so you know it’s a crowd-pleaser. The casserole smothers eggplant, bell peppers or whatever vegetables you have on hand with marinara, cheese and breadcrumbs.
04of 14Mezzi Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy SausageView RecipeThis five-ingredient recipe means a cozy dinner is just 20 minutes away. Giada’s simple rigatoni combines spicy sausage, sweet butternut squash and peppery arugula for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Mezzi Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage
This five-ingredient recipe means a cozy dinner is just 20 minutes away. Giada’s simple rigatoni combines spicy sausage, sweet butternut squash and peppery arugula for a delicious weeknight meal.
05of 14Spinach Grilled CheeseView RecipeGiadzy / Elizabeth Newman, Getty Images / Jeff VespaThe creamy, ooey-gooey cheesiness of spinach dip gets stuffed into a crispy sandwich in this tasty recipe. The comforting grilled cheese sandwich includes Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for the perfect cheese pull.
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Spinach Grilled Cheese
Giadzy / Elizabeth Newman, Getty Images / Jeff Vespa
The creamy, ooey-gooey cheesiness of spinach dip gets stuffed into a crispy sandwich in this tasty recipe. The comforting grilled cheese sandwich includes Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for the perfect cheese pull.
06of 14Pumpkin Ricotta CookiesView RecipeGiadzy / Elizabeth Newman, Getty Images / Ilya S. SavenokThese tender, cakey cookies are a fall take on Giada’s popular lemon cookie recipe. Add them to your next dessert board for an easy, homemade sweet that everyone will rave about.
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Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies
Giadzy / Elizabeth Newman, Getty Images / Ilya S. Savenok
These tender, cakey cookies are a fall take on Giada’s popular lemon cookie recipe. Add them to your next dessert board for an easy, homemade sweet that everyone will rave about.
07of 14Kale Salad with Prosciutto and FigsView RecipeThis bright and flavorful salad is perfect for savoring the end of summer and beginning of fall. Fresh figs bring sweetness to the salad while Gorgonzola crumbles add a touch of creaminess.
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Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Figs
This bright and flavorful salad is perfect for savoring the end of summer and beginning of fall. Fresh figs bring sweetness to the salad while Gorgonzola crumbles add a touch of creaminess.
08of 14Baked Macaroni and Cheese CupcakesView RecipeEmily Lundin / GiadzyThese mini portions of macaroni and cheese make meal prep easier than ever. Each cheesy bite is packed with lean ground turkey or chicken and lots of veggies for a healthy take on this favorite dish.
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Emily Lundin / Giadzy
These mini portions of macaroni and cheese make meal prep easier than ever. Each cheesy bite is packed with lean ground turkey or chicken and lots of veggies for a healthy take on this favorite dish.
09of 14Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate FrostingView RecipeThese little cupcakes are a surefire cure for a fall sweet tooth. The easy recipe starts with boxed cake mix, so you can make these petite cupcakes any night of the week.
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Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
These little cupcakes are a surefire cure for a fall sweet tooth. The easy recipe starts with boxed cake mix, so you can make these petite cupcakes any night of the week.
10of 14Parmesan BrodoView RecipeThis Parmesan-based stock is sure to add more body and flavor to your favorite soups. Try it in ourOne-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesanfor a little extra nutty cheesiness.
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Parmesan Brodo
This Parmesan-based stock is sure to add more body and flavor to your favorite soups. Try it in ourOne-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesanfor a little extra nutty cheesiness.
11of 14Italian Cherry Pound CakeView RecipeGiadzyThis delicious pound cake is studded with fresh cherries for a fruity treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Giada developed this recipe based on one of her aunt’s favorite cakes—so you know this flavorful mix of cherries, almonds and vanilla comes from the heart.
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Italian Cherry Pound Cake
Giadzy
This delicious pound cake is studded with fresh cherries for a fruity treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Giada developed this recipe based on one of her aunt’s favorite cakes—so you know this flavorful mix of cherries, almonds and vanilla comes from the heart.
12of 14Marinated Cherry Tomato PastaView RecipeThe only cooking you’ll have to do for this pasta is boiling your noodles! Marinated cherry tomatoes with olive oil and lemon bring all the sauciness to this delicious dinner that’s perfect for summer—did we mention Katie Couric’s a fan?
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Marinated Cherry Tomato Pasta
The only cooking you’ll have to do for this pasta is boiling your noodles! Marinated cherry tomatoes with olive oil and lemon bring all the sauciness to this delicious dinner that’s perfect for summer—did we mention Katie Couric’s a fan?
13of 14Simple SorbettoView RecipeNo ice cream maker is needed for this recipe. Just blend up frozen berries with maple syrup and a pinch of salt, then freeze until it’s the perfect consistency.
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Simple Sorbetto
No ice cream maker is needed for this recipe. Just blend up frozen berries with maple syrup and a pinch of salt, then freeze until it’s the perfect consistency.
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Watermelon, Strawberry and Tequila Agua Fresca
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